History of Saudi Arabia

The video covers the history of the Saudi states, starting with the fall of the first Saudi state during the Ottoman-Wahhabi War. It then discusses the rise of the second Saudi state under Turki bin Abdullah and its eventual fall to the Rashidun tribe. The third Saudi state is established by Abdulaziz, who recaptures Riyadh and forms the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The discovery of oil in 1938 elevates Saudi Arabia's global importance, making it a key player in international politics and economics.

What event marked the end of the first Saudi state?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The execution of Abdullah by the Ottomans

• The capture of Riyadh by the Rashidun

• The discovery of oil reserves

Who established the second Saudi state?

• Abdullah bin Saud

• Turki bin Abdullah

• Muhammad bin Salman

• Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman

Which tribe took over Riyadh in the late 19th century?

• The Wahhabis

• The Bedouins

• The Ottomans

• The Rashidun

How did Abdulaziz reclaim Riyadh in 1902?

• By forming an alliance with the Rashidun

• By discovering oil reserves

• By negotiating with the Ottomans

• By scaling the walls with a small group of men

In what year was the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia officially proclaimed?

• 1902

• 1932

• 1945

• 1891

What major event in 1938 significantly increased Saudi Arabia's global influence?

• The signing of a trade agreement with the US

• The end of World War I

• The discovery of major oil reserves

• The formation of the United Nations

Which US President met with King Abdulaziz in 1945?

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Why is Saudi Arabia's oil considered strategically important?

• It is cheaper to access than other reserves

• It is located in a politically unstable region

• It is the most expensive to extract

• It is the only source of oil in the Middle East

Which country recently surpassed Saudi Arabia in petroleum production?

• India

• Russia

• United States

• China

What makes Saudi Arabia a major actor on the global stage?

• Its technological advancements

• Its vast oil reserves and export capacity

• Its strategic military alliances

• Its large population