Fujairah quiz: questions and answers

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1. Who is the Ruler of Fujairah?Easy

   • ASheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi
   • BSheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi
   • CSheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi
   • DSheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla
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   Correct answer: B) Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Fujairah

2. Which is the only emirate located entirely on the east coast, on the Gulf of Oman?Easy

   • ASharjah
   • BFujairah
   • CRas Al Khaimah
   • DAjman
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   Correct answer: B) Fujairah

   Fujairah's coast runs about 70 km from Fujairah City to Dibba; the Hajar Mountains give it a milder climate.

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Fujairah

3. Which natural waterfalls is Fujairah famous for?Easy

   • AWadi Liwa falls
   • BJebel Jais falls
   • CAl Ain Oasis falls
   • DWadi Al Wurayah waterfalls
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   Correct answer: D) Wadi Al Wurayah waterfalls

   Source: Government of Fujairah — About Fujairah

4. Which kinds of springs are found in Fujairah?Medium

   • AOnly hot springs
   • BHot, cold and mineral springs
   • COnly salty springs
   • DNo springs at all
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   Correct answer: B) Hot, cold and mineral springs

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Fujairah

5. What is the oldest mosque in the UAE?Medium

   • ASheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
   • BJumeirah Mosque
   • CAl Jahili Mosque
   • DAl Bidya Mosque
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   Correct answer: D) Al Bidya Mosque

   Al Bidya Mosque in Fujairah was built around 1599 according to radiocarbon dating.

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Heritage

6. Which ministry did Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi hold in the first federal cabinet?Medium

   • AHealth
   • BInterior
   • CPublic Works
   • DAgriculture and Fisheries
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   Correct answer: D) Agriculture and Fisheries

   Born on 25 September 1948, he became Ruler of Fujairah in 1974.

   Source: UAE Government portal — The Federal Supreme Council

7. In which year did Fujairah's first primary school open?Medium

   • A1953
   • B1961
   • C1968
   • D1972
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   Correct answer: B) 1961

   It opened with 90 students under Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi.

   Source: UAE Government portal — Founders of the Union

8. Which Fujairah market sells local fruit, pottery and rugs?Medium

   • ADeira Fish Market
   • BThe Friday Market
   • CThe Gold Souk
   • DAl Qattara Souk
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   Correct answer: B) The Friday Market

   Source: Government of Fujairah — About Fujairah

9. To which century does Fujairah Fort date?Medium

   • A10th century
   • B19th century
   • C20th century
   • D16th century
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   Correct answer: D) 16th century

   Source: Fujairah Tourism — Fujairah Fort

10. In which year did Britain recognise Fujairah as a separate emirate?Hard

    • A1952
    • B1937
    • C1961
    • D1971
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    Correct answer: A) 1952

    Source: UAE Government portal — Founders of the Union

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