Saudi Arabia
Please answer the questions below by researching information provided on the following websites:

 Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia  

 Arab.Net

The Saudi Network
 

Islam and influence of Holy Qur’an-
http://www.saudinf.com/main/b6.htm

Women

Role of Women in S. Arabia-
http://www.saudinf.com/main/b6.htm

Issues-Role of women
http://www.saudinf.com/main/x001.htm

General Information-

Saudi information-general info
http://www.saudinf.com/main/d1.htm

MSN Encarta- general Information Saudi Arabia
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761575422/Saudi_Arabia.html

 

 

Climate

  1. Name three diverse types of climate in Saudi Arabia. _______________________________________________________

    2.  
Geography
  1. Name 5 different landforms in Saudi Arabia.

    2.  

     

    _____________________________________________________________________


Government

  1. What is Saudi Arabia’s government based on?  ______________________________

    2.  

     

    _____________________________________________________________________
     

History
  1. When did the modern kingdom of Saudi Arabia begin?________________________

    2.  

     

    Religion

  2. What is the religion of Saudi Arabia? _______________________________________

    3.  
  3. Name and describe the 5 Pillars of Islam____________________________________
  • _______________________________________________________ 

    •  
  • _______________________________________________________
Economy
  1. What is Saudi Arabia’s economy based on?______________________

    2.  
  2. Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest exporter of ___________________

    3.  
  3. What is the GDP________

    4.  
  4. What ______% of Saudi Arabia’s economy is based on non-oil products?

    5.  
Education
  1. Name three facts about Education

    2.  

     

    _________________________________________________________
     

Transportation and Communication
  1. Describe Saudi Arabia’s
  • Road system _____________________________________________ 

    •  
  • Rail system ______________________________________________ 

    •  
  • Airline __________________________________________________
  1. Name 3 types of communication systems in Saudi Arabia

    2.  

     

    _________________________________________________________
     

Culture and Arts
     
Traditional Dress and Jewerly
  1. Describe traditional dress (3 specific types- coat, head dress) in Saudi Arabia

    2.  

     

    Men--    ________________________________________________

    _______________________________________________________

    _______________________________________________________

    Women--_______________________________________________

    _______________________________________________________

    _______________________________________________________
     

Sports and Recreation
     
    Traditional Sports
  1. What is falconry       ________________________________________

    2.  

     

    __________________   ______________________________________
     

  2. Describe Camel Races ______________________________________

    3.  

     

    _________________________________________________________
     

Agriculture and Water Resources-main web page click Water resources
  1. Name and describe 3 main ways Saudi Arabia gets needed water.

    2. ________________________________________________________

    ________________________________________________________