Tahsili General Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?
- Jeddah
- Makkah
- Riyadh (Correct answer)
- Dammam
Correct answer: Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It serves as the political, administrative, and financial center. The name 'Riyadh' comes from the Arabic word for gardens, reflecting the city's historical oasis setting.
Question 2: What is NEOM?
- A traditional Saudi market
- A planned $500 billion mega-city and economic zone in northwestern Saudi Arabia featuring futuristic technologies (Correct answer)
- An oil refinery in the Eastern Province
- A Saudi airline
Correct answer: A planned $500 billion mega-city and economic zone in northwestern Saudi Arabia featuring futuristic technologies
NEOM is a planned smart city and economic zone on the Red Sea coast in Tabuk province. It features projects like THE LINE (a linear city), Trojena (winter tourism), and Oxagon (industrial city). NEOM represents Saudi Arabia's post-oil economic vision.
Question 3: What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
- Dirham
- Dinar
- Saudi Riyal (SAR) (Correct answer)
- Pound
Correct answer: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency, pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 3.75 SAR per 1 USD since 1986. It is divided into 100 halalas. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (now Saudi Central Bank - SAMA) manages monetary policy.
Question 4: What are the two holy mosques of Islam located in Saudi Arabia?
- Al-Aqsa and Quba mosques
- Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah (Correct answer)
- Blue Mosque and Sultan Ahmed Mosque
- Grand Mosque of Paris and Mosque of Cordoba
Correct answer: Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah
The Two Holy Mosques (Al-Haramain): Masjid al-Haram in Makkah (site of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam) and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah (the Prophet's Mosque). The Saudi King holds the title 'Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.'
Question 5: What is the importance of the G20 for Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia is not a G20 member
- Saudi Arabia is a G20 member and hosted the 2020 summit, representing its status as a major global economy (Correct answer)
- G20 is a sports organization
- G20 only deals with military matters
Correct answer: Saudi Arabia is a G20 member and hosted the 2020 summit, representing its status as a major global economy
Saudi Arabia is the only Arab nation in the G20, the world's major economies forum. Saudi Arabia hosted the G20 summit in November 2020 (virtually). Membership reflects Saudi Arabia's status as a top-20 global economy and its influence in energy markets.
Question 6: What is the significance of September 23 in Saudi Arabia?
- Independence Day
- Saudi National Day — commemorating the unification of the Kingdom in 1932 (Correct answer)
- The start of Ramadan
- The founding of NEOM
Correct answer: Saudi National Day — commemorating the unification of the Kingdom in 1932
September 23 is Saudi National Day, celebrating the unification of the Kingdom by King Abdulaziz on September 23, 1932. It is a public holiday marked by celebrations, cultural events, and patriotic displays throughout the country.
Tahsili General Knowledge 2
What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?