THE MODEL SCHOOL, ABU DHABI

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

UAE SS (MSCS)
STD: IX Total Mark:25
Time:1 Hr
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I. Fill in the blanks: (10x ½ =5)

1. _______________is part of a larger area known as al-haram.

2. From the ________of the Dutch period records, we find evidence of
substantial trading profit along the Southern Arabian Gulf coast.

3. On..................1809 the British captured the town and destroyed its

harbor.

4. -------------was the first-known Al Nahyan Sheikh.

5. -------------mosques are those that have an open courtyard

with walled enclosures in front of the entrance to the mosque.
6. _________became the most powerful force after the withdrawal of the Dutch
from the gulf region in 1765.

7. From the ________of the Dutch period records, we find evidence of

substantial trading profit along the Southern Arabian Gulf coast.

8. The Preamble to the constitution included modern ideas about representation

and ………………but was also based on ancient local traditions.

9. In 1761 the Bani Yas tribe under the leadership of

__________of the Al Nahyan family relocated and settled
in the island and coastal area of Abu Dhabi.

10. The large Navy came to challenge British sea power in the area of -------
 II. Write true or false: (6x ½ =3)

11. UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman were the members of GCC.

12. Julfar is an important port town, now in Fujairah, who’s

people converted to Islam, early in the caliphate of Abu Bakr.

13. In 1969, the British government announced that they would leave the

Gulf region.

14. Nasir bin Murshid was the successor of Sultan bin Sayf.

15. The Qawasim were merchants and sailors who sailed the Arabian Gulf and
Indian Ocean.

16. The Federal National council is the highest constitutional authority in the
country.

III. Name the following: (5x1=5)

17. The Portuguese naval commander attached Sohar in Oman.

18. Founder of Qasimi dynasty according to a Dutch report of 1756.
19. The first leader of the Ya’ariba dynasty in Oman
20. The fort was established on the island by Sheikh Shakhbut.
21. One of the holidays of Islamic Calendar.

IV. Match the following: (6x ½ =3)

A B C
Al-Andalus in Spain Abu Musa Hormuz

Portuguese commander Isa 15th century

Iran Cordoba Mosque Early 18th century

Al Bidya Ahmed bin Majid 784 CE

Julfar Afonso de Albuquerque Rules of sea navigation

Baniyas Sheikh Oldest mosque 1971

 V. Answer the following (3x3=9)

22. How Qawasim and Bani Yas represent twin aspects of modern life in the
UAE?
23. Explain the formation of GCC.
24. Which are the three types of navigators? Explain.