Saudi Arabia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Saudi Arabia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The monarchy, the Basic Law of Governance and the Shura Council.
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What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
Riyadh, in the centre of the country, is the capital and largest city.
What form of government does Saudi Arabia have?
An absolute monarchy
Saudi Arabia is a monarchy in which the King is head of state and head of government.
Which title is used by the King of Saudi Arabia?
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
The King uses the title Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, referring to the mosques of Mecca and Medina.
What is the name of Saudi Arabia’s consultative assembly?
The Shura Council
The Shura Council (Majlis ash-Shura) advises the government and reviews draft laws and policies.
In which year was the Basic Law of Governance issued?
1992
The Basic Law of Governance, issued in 1992, sets out the system of government and the main state institutions.
History 5 questions
The first Saudi state at Diriyah, King Abdulaziz and the unification of the kingdom in 1932.
On what date was the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia proclaimed?
23 September 1932
The kingdom was unified under the name Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 23 September 1932, now celebrated as National Day.
Who founded the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
King Abdulaziz Al Saud
King Abdulaziz Al Saud, also known as Ibn Saud, united the regions of the peninsula and founded the kingdom in 1932.
Which year does Saudi Founding Day commemorate?
1727
Founding Day on 22 February commemorates the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727.
Which town near Riyadh was the capital of the first Saudi state?
Diriyah
Diriyah was the first Saudi capital. Its At-Turaif district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which well first produced oil in commercial quantities in Saudi Arabia in 1938?
Dammam Well No. 7
Dammam Well No. 7, later called the Prosperity Well, struck oil in commercial quantities in March 1938.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The flag, the riyal, the Empty Quarter, the holy cities and UNESCO-listed Hegra.
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What colour is the background of the Saudi flag?
Green
The Saudi flag is green with the Islamic declaration of faith written in white above a white sword.
What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi riyal
The Saudi riyal is the national currency.
What is the name of the vast sand desert in southern Saudi Arabia?
The Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter)
The Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, is one of the largest continuous sand deserts in the world.
Which two holy cities of Islam are in Saudi Arabia?
Mecca and Medina
Mecca and Medina are the two holiest cities in Islam, home to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.
Which site was Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Al-Hijr (Hegra)
Al-Hijr, also called Hegra, a Nabataean site with monumental tombs near Al-Ula, was inscribed by UNESCO in 2008.
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