UAE history quiz: questions and answers

Here are 12 questions from the “History” category of Uloomak, from easy to hard. Try to answer, then tap “Show the answer” to see the answer and its source.

1. By what title was Sheikh Zayed known for his wisdom?Easy

   • AThe Wise Man of the Arabs
   • BPrince of Poets
   • CKnight of the Desert
   • DFirst Statesman
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   Correct answer: A) The Wise Man of the Arabs

   Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — The Founder

2. Who was the second President of the UAE (2004–2022)?Easy

   • ASheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
   • BSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
   • CSheikh Maktoum bin Rashid
   • DSheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi
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   Correct answer: A) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Fact sheet

3. Who was the first Emirati to launch into space?Easy

   • ASultan AlNeyadi
   • BHazzaa AlMansoori
   • CNora AlMatrooshi
   • DMohammad AlMulla
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   Correct answer: B) Hazzaa AlMansoori

   Source: MBRSC — Hazzaa AlMansoori

4. In which year did the Hope Probe reach Mars orbit?Easy

   • A2019
   • B2021
   • C2020
   • D2023
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   Correct answer: B) 2021

   Source: Emirates Mars Mission

5. What is the name of the Arab world's first nuclear energy plant?Medium

   • AJebel Ali
   • BTaweelah
   • CBarakah
   • DHatta
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   Correct answer: C) Barakah

   Barakah has 4 units and is located in the Al Dhafra region, west of Abu Dhabi.

   Source: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

6. According to the official portal, Ras Al Khaimahs history goes back about:Medium

   • A200 years
   • B700 years
   • C7,000 years
   • D70,000 years
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   Correct answer: C) 7,000 years

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Ras Al Khaimah

7. Where was Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan born?Medium

   • AAbu Dhabi
   • BLiwa
   • CDubai
   • DAl Ain
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   Correct answer: D) Al Ain

   Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — The Founder

8. “Julfar”, a thriving 13th–14th century port, is in which emirate?Medium

   • AFujairah
   • BAjman
   • CRas Al Khaimah
   • DDubai
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   Correct answer: C) Ras Al Khaimah

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Ras Al Khaimah

9. In which year did Dubai export its first oil?Hard

   • A1962
   • B1969
   • C1966
   • D1975
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   Correct answer: B) 1969

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Dubai

10. The Bronze Age “Hafeet period” is named after tombs near:Hard

    • ADubai
    • BAl Ain
    • CFujairah
    • DLiwa
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    Correct answer: B) Al Ain

    Source: UAE Government Portal — History

11. Which Ruler of Ajman in succession is Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi?Hard

    • A7th
    • B10th
    • C8th
    • D12th
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    Correct answer: B) 10th

    Source: Government of Ajman — Ajman Ruler

12. What was the historic agreement reached at COP28 called?Hard

    • AParis Agreement
    • BKyoto Protocol
    • CUAE Consensus
    • DDubai Charter
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    Correct answer: C) UAE Consensus

    Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs — COP28

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