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6 Cards in this Set
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What is the name of Saudi Arabia’s royal family?
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The Saud Family.
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What is a desalinization plant?
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A factory that turns saltwater into fresh water.
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How has the discovery of oil affected life in Saudi Arabia?
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Saudi Arabia has gone from one of the poorest countries in the world 100 years ago into one of the richest today.
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How has OPEC affected the price of the world’s oil?
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OPEC has united the oil producing/exporting countries into an entity that can greatly affect the cost of oil by deciding how much oil to produce, what price to sell it at, and whom to sell it to.
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Why is Mecca important to followers of Islam?
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Mecca is the holiest of all cities for Muslims. It was the home of Mohammad, is the location of the Kaaba, all Muslims are to make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life, etc.
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What are the basic teachings of Islam? What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
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a. You are to proclaim your belief in God.
b. Pray to God 5 times a day toward Mecca. c. Be charitable to poor, old, and needy. d. During Ramadan, Muslims cannot eat or drink from dawn to sunset. e. Hajj-visit Mecca at least once in your life. |
