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What is the primary garment worn by men in Saudi Arabia as part of their national dress?
What is the primary garment worn by men in Saudi Arabia as part of their national dress?
- Niqab
- Hijab
- Thobe (correct)
- Abayah
Which head dress is commonly worn by men in Saudi Arabia?
Which head dress is commonly worn by men in Saudi Arabia?
- Hutur
- Ghutrah (correct)
- Keffiyeh
- Shalwar
What type of society is NOT listed as one of the societies providing services in the region of Sri Lanka?
What type of society is NOT listed as one of the societies providing services in the region of Sri Lanka?
- Health societies (correct)
- Fishery societies
- Co-operative society
- Farmer societies
Which of the following is NOT a duty of those who receive services?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of those who receive services?
What color is the traditional veil worn by women in Saudi Arabia?
What color is the traditional veil worn by women in Saudi Arabia?
Which of the following is an obligation of societies providing services in Sri Lanka?
Which of the following is an obligation of societies providing services in Sri Lanka?
What garment is typically worn by Saudi women over their everyday clothing?
What garment is typically worn by Saudi women over their everyday clothing?
Which relationship is important for maintaining the bond between school and society?
Which relationship is important for maintaining the bond between school and society?
What is another name for the archaeological site known as Hegra?
What is another name for the archaeological site known as Hegra?
Which of the following is the largest oasis in the world?
Which of the following is the largest oasis in the world?
Which archaeological site in Saudi Arabia was designated as a World Heritage site in 2021?
Which archaeological site in Saudi Arabia was designated as a World Heritage site in 2021?
What is the primary language spoken by the deaf community in Saudi Arabia?
What is the primary language spoken by the deaf community in Saudi Arabia?
Which of the following regional variants of Arabic has the most speakers?
Which of the following regional variants of Arabic has the most speakers?
What traditional Arabic coffee is commonly spiced with saffron and cardamom in Saudi Arabia?
What traditional Arabic coffee is commonly spiced with saffron and cardamom in Saudi Arabia?
Where is the Hegra archaeological site located?
Where is the Hegra archaeological site located?
What is the approximate number of palm trees in Al-Ahsa Oasis?
What is the approximate number of palm trees in Al-Ahsa Oasis?
Hegra is primarily known for its monumental rock-cut tombs of the Nabatean Kingdom.
Hegra is primarily known for its monumental rock-cut tombs of the Nabatean Kingdom.
Al-Ahsa Oasis is located 60 km inland from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Al-Ahsa Oasis is located 60 km inland from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Bir Hima rock art is believed to date from around 7000 to 10000 AD.
Bir Hima rock art is believed to date from around 7000 to 10000 AD.
Arabic is the only language spoken in Saudi Arabia without any regional variations.
Arabic is the only language spoken in Saudi Arabia without any regional variations.
The principal language of the deaf community in Saudi Arabia is Arabic Sign Language.
The principal language of the deaf community in Saudi Arabia is Arabic Sign Language.
Saudi Arabia's traditional coffee is known as 'gahwa' and is typically served with dates.
Saudi Arabia's traditional coffee is known as 'gahwa' and is typically served with dates.
The Mehri dialect is spoken by about 500,000 people in Saudi Arabia.
The Mehri dialect is spoken by about 500,000 people in Saudi Arabia.
The Al-Ahsa Oasis is known for having over 2.5 million palm trees including date palms.
The Al-Ahsa Oasis is known for having over 2.5 million palm trees including date palms.
The national dress for men in Saudi Arabia includes a thobe, which is typically a short and tight-fitting shirt.
The national dress for men in Saudi Arabia includes a thobe, which is typically a short and tight-fitting shirt.
Women in Saudi Arabia must wear a black ‘abayah’ over their everyday garments.
Women in Saudi Arabia must wear a black ‘abayah’ over their everyday garments.
The ghutrah is a headdress worn by men in Saudi Arabia that is always red and white.
The ghutrah is a headdress worn by men in Saudi Arabia that is always red and white.
Payment of taxes is a duty of the institutions providing services in Sri Lanka.
Payment of taxes is a duty of the institutions providing services in Sri Lanka.
The veil worn by women in Saudi Arabia is known as the hijab and is primarily used to cover the head.
The veil worn by women in Saudi Arabia is known as the hijab and is primarily used to cover the head.
Duties of service providers in Sri Lanka include providing correct advice and guidance.
Duties of service providers in Sri Lanka include providing correct advice and guidance.
In Saudi Arabia, men do not wear any head covering as part of their traditional dress.
In Saudi Arabia, men do not wear any head covering as part of their traditional dress.
The relationship between schools and society includes well-wishers, parents, and past students.
The relationship between schools and society includes well-wishers, parents, and past students.
What ancient civilization is associated with the archaeological site of Hegra?
What ancient civilization is associated with the archaeological site of Hegra?
What designation did Al-Hijr or Hegra receive from UNESCO in 2008?
What designation did Al-Hijr or Hegra receive from UNESCO in 2008?
How many main cities and villages make up the Al-Ahsa Oasis?
How many main cities and villages make up the Al-Ahsa Oasis?
What unique attributes characterize the rock art found at Bir Hima?
What unique attributes characterize the rock art found at Bir Hima?
What is the principal language of the deaf community in Saudi Arabia?
What is the principal language of the deaf community in Saudi Arabia?
Which regional variant of Arabic has approximately 14.6 million speakers?
Which regional variant of Arabic has approximately 14.6 million speakers?
What traditional drink is commonly served with dates in Saudi Arabia?
What traditional drink is commonly served with dates in Saudi Arabia?
What is the estimated area of the Al-Ahsa Oasis?
What is the estimated area of the Al-Ahsa Oasis?
What is the significance of the thobe in Saudi men's national dress?
What is the significance of the thobe in Saudi men's national dress?
How do the duties of service providers in Sri Lanka contribute to community well-being?
How do the duties of service providers in Sri Lanka contribute to community well-being?
What role does the veil, or niqab, play in the women's national dress of Saudi Arabia?
What role does the veil, or niqab, play in the women's national dress of Saudi Arabia?
How does a cooperative society serve its members in Sri Lanka?
How does a cooperative society serve its members in Sri Lanka?
In what ways does the bond between schools and society benefit education?
In what ways does the bond between schools and society benefit education?
What responsibilities do individuals receiving services in Sri Lanka have?
What responsibilities do individuals receiving services in Sri Lanka have?
What traditional elements are included in the men's head dress in Saudi Arabia?
What traditional elements are included in the men's head dress in Saudi Arabia?
Why is the provision of unbiased advice crucial for societies in Sri Lanka?
Why is the provision of unbiased advice crucial for societies in Sri Lanka?
Mada’in Saleh, also called 'Al-Hijr' or '______', is an archaeological site located in the Hejaz region.
Mada’in Saleh, also called 'Al-Hijr' or '______', is an archaeological site located in the Hejaz region.
The largest oasis in the world is the ______ Oasis.
The largest oasis in the world is the ______ Oasis.
Bir Hima is a rock art site located in ______ province.
Bir Hima is a rock art site located in ______ province.
Arabic is the ______ language of Saudi Arabia.
Arabic is the ______ language of Saudi Arabia.
Saudis commonly enjoy traditional Arabic coffee known as '______' with dates.
Saudis commonly enjoy traditional Arabic coffee known as '______' with dates.
The inscriptions left by travelers at Bir Hima date from around ______ to 10000BC.
The inscriptions left by travelers at Bir Hima date from around ______ to 10000BC.
The three main regional variants of Arabic spoken by Saudis include Najdi Arabic, Hejazi Arabic, and ______ Arabic.
The three main regional variants of Arabic spoken by Saudis include Najdi Arabic, Hejazi Arabic, and ______ Arabic.
In 2008, Hegra was proclaimed a world heritage site by ______.
In 2008, Hegra was proclaimed a world heritage site by ______.
The traditional dress worn by men in Saudi Arabia is called the ______.
The traditional dress worn by men in Saudi Arabia is called the ______.
Women in Saudi Arabia wear a black ______ over their everyday garments.
Women in Saudi Arabia wear a black ______ over their everyday garments.
The veil that women use to cover their faces, leaving only the eyes exposed, is known as the ______.
The veil that women use to cover their faces, leaving only the eyes exposed, is known as the ______.
The men's head dress, worn over a skullcap in Saudi Arabia, is called a ______.
The men's head dress, worn over a skullcap in Saudi Arabia, is called a ______.
In rural Sri Lanka, societies such as farmer societies and co-operative societies provide essential ______ to their members.
In rural Sri Lanka, societies such as farmer societies and co-operative societies provide essential ______ to their members.
One duty of those receiving services in Sri Lanka is the correct payment of ______.
One duty of those receiving services in Sri Lanka is the correct payment of ______.
Maintaining friendly relations with service providers is one of the ______ of those who receive services.
Maintaining friendly relations with service providers is one of the ______ of those who receive services.
The ______ is a black, braided piece of rope that holds the ghutrah in place.
The ______ is a black, braided piece of rope that holds the ghutrah in place.
Match the cultural heritage sites in Saudi Arabia with their descriptions:
Match the cultural heritage sites in Saudi Arabia with their descriptions:
Match the regional variants of Arabic with their estimated number of speakers:
Match the regional variants of Arabic with their estimated number of speakers:
Match the items related to traditional coffee in Saudi Arabia with their characteristics:
Match the items related to traditional coffee in Saudi Arabia with their characteristics:
Match the languages spoken in Saudi Arabia with the relevant communities:
Match the languages spoken in Saudi Arabia with the relevant communities:
Match the archaeological site designations with their corresponding years:
Match the archaeological site designations with their corresponding years:
Match the following cultural features with their significance:
Match the following cultural features with their significance:
Match the cultural heritage sites with their locations:
Match the cultural heritage sites with their locations:
Match the societal aspects of language in Saudi Arabia with their noted features:
Match the societal aspects of language in Saudi Arabia with their noted features:
Match the following elements of Saudi Arabian men's dress with their descriptions:
Match the following elements of Saudi Arabian men's dress with their descriptions:
Match the following societies in Sri Lanka with their primary functions:
Match the following societies in Sri Lanka with their primary functions:
Match the duties of service providers in Sri Lanka with their descriptions:
Match the duties of service providers in Sri Lanka with their descriptions:
Match the women's national dress components in Saudi Arabia with their characteristics:
Match the women's national dress components in Saudi Arabia with their characteristics:
Match the following relationships in the school-society bond with their descriptions:
Match the following relationships in the school-society bond with their descriptions:
Match the responsibilities of individuals receiving services in Sri Lanka with their respective roles:
Match the responsibilities of individuals receiving services in Sri Lanka with their respective roles:
Match the following terms related to the school and society with their meanings:
Match the following terms related to the school and society with their meanings:
Match the different color options for thobes and their meanings:
Match the different color options for thobes and their meanings:
Flashcards
Saudi Arabia's official language
Saudi Arabia's official language
Arabic is the official language of Saudi Arabia.
Hegra
Hegra
An archaeological site in Saudi Arabia with ancient Nabataean tombs, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008.
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Ahsa Oasis
The largest oasis in the world, located in Saudi Arabia, with over 2.5 million palm trees.
Bir Hima
Bir Hima
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Najdi Arabic
Najdi Arabic
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Hejazi Arabic
Hejazi Arabic
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Gulf Arabic
Gulf Arabic
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Gahwa
Gahwa
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Saudi Arabian men's national dress
Saudi Arabian men's national dress
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Saudi Arabian women's national dress
Saudi Arabian women's national dress
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Co-operative society
Co-operative society
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Duties of service providers
Duties of service providers
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Duties of service receivers
Duties of service receivers
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School-society relationship
School-society relationship
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Benefits of school-society relations
Benefits of school-society relations
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Date Production in Kingdom
Date Production in Kingdom
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Hegra: Where is it?
Hegra: Where is it?
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Hegra: UNESCO Significance
Hegra: UNESCO Significance
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Al-Ahsa Oasis: Its Special Feature
Al-Ahsa Oasis: Its Special Feature
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Al-Ahsa Oasis: What makes it unique?
Al-Ahsa Oasis: What makes it unique?
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Bir Hima: What is it?
Bir Hima: What is it?
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Bir Hima: What does the art tell us?
Bir Hima: What does the art tell us?
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Arabic in Saudi Arabia: Regional Variations
Arabic in Saudi Arabia: Regional Variations
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Saudi Sign Language: Who uses it?
Saudi Sign Language: Who uses it?
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Saudi Arabia's National Dress: Men
Saudi Arabia's National Dress: Men
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Saudi Arabia's National Dress: Women
Saudi Arabia's National Dress: Women
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Co-operative Societies in Sri Lanka
Co-operative Societies in Sri Lanka
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Benefits of Strong School-Society Relationships
Benefits of Strong School-Society Relationships
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Date Production in Saudi Arabia
Date Production in Saudi Arabia
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What is Hegra?
What is Hegra?
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What makes Hegra special?
What makes Hegra special?
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Al-Ahsa Oasis location
Al-Ahsa Oasis location
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What's unique about Al-Ahsa Oasis?
What's unique about Al-Ahsa Oasis?
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What do Bir Hima's rock art reveal?
What do Bir Hima's rock art reveal?
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What are the major Arabic dialects in Saudi Arabia?
What are the major Arabic dialects in Saudi Arabia?
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What is 'Gahwa'?
What is 'Gahwa'?
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What are the relationships between a school and society?
What are the relationships between a school and society?
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What does the national dress reveal about Saudi Arabia?
What does the national dress reveal about Saudi Arabia?
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Why is Hegra significant?
Why is Hegra significant?
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What is Al-Ahsa Oasis?
What is Al-Ahsa Oasis?
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What makes Al-Ahsa Oasis special?
What makes Al-Ahsa Oasis special?
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What is Bir Hima?
What is Bir Hima?
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'Gahwa' - What is it?
'Gahwa' - What is it?
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What are the main Arabic dialects spoken in Saudi Arabia?
What are the main Arabic dialects spoken in Saudi Arabia?
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Saudi Arabia's Date Production
Saudi Arabia's Date Production
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What is a Thobe?
What is a Thobe?
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What is an Abayah?
What is an Abayah?
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What is a Niqab?
What is a Niqab?
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What is a Hijab?
What is a Hijab?
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What are Co-operative Societies?
What are Co-operative Societies?
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Thobe
Thobe
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Abayah
Abayah
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Niqab
Niqab
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Hijab
Hijab
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What are the duties of service providers?
What are the duties of service providers?
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What are the duties of service receivers?
What are the duties of service receivers?
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Al-Ahsa Oasis: What is it?
Al-Ahsa Oasis: What is it?
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Arabic in Saudi Arabia: What are its regional dialects?
Arabic in Saudi Arabia: What are its regional dialects?
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Gahwa: What is it?
Gahwa: What is it?
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Saudi Arabia: Date Production. Why is it significant?
Saudi Arabia: Date Production. Why is it significant?
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Saudi Arabian Men's National Dress: What is it?
Saudi Arabian Men's National Dress: What is it?
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Saudi Arabian Women's National Dress: What is it?
Saudi Arabian Women's National Dress: What is it?
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Study Notes
Hegra
- Hegra, also called Al-Hijr, is an archaeological site in the Hejaz region near the Jordan border.
- It contains ancient Nabataean tombs from the 1st century AD.
- There are 131 rock-cut tombs.
- It was the first World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, recognized by UNESCO in 2008.
Al-Ahsa Oasis
- Located 60 km inland from the Persian Gulf in the Rub Al Khali desert.
- Comprises four cities and 22 villages.
- It is the largest oasis globally.
- Features over 2.5 million palm trees, including date palms.
- Covers an area of approximately 85 square kilometers.
Bir Hima Rock Art
- Located in Najran province, southwest Saudi Arabia.
- Was a significant trade route for pilgrims, armies, and traders.
- Contains thousands of inscriptions about hunting, wildlife, plants, symbols, and tools in ancient scripts.
- Dating back to 7,000-10,000 BC.
- Designated a World Heritage site in 2021.
Languages in Saudi Arabia
- Arabic is the official language.
- Common regional dialects include Najdi, Hejazi, and Gulf Arabic.
- Faifi Arabic and Mehri dialects are also spoken.
- Saudi Sign Language is used by the deaf community.
- Expats may speak languages such as Bengali, Tagalog, and others.
Coffee and Dates
- Gahwa (traditional spiced coffee) is a popular drink.
- Dates are a common food, and Saudi Arabia is a large producer.
Men's National Dress
- The thobe, a long, loose-fitting white cotton shirt, is customary.
- Beige, grey, or striped thobes are also worn.
- The taqiyah (skullcap) and the ghutrh (white headcloth), or shemagh (red and white headcloth), are commonly worn with a rope called an iqal for support.
Women's National Dress
- The abayah is a traditional garment worn over everyday clothes.
- Western fashion is an increasing influence.
- Veils like the niqab (covering the face) and hijab (covering the hair and head) are also worn.
Services provided by societies in Sri Lanka
- Co-operative societies
- Farmer societies
- Fishery societies
- Rural Development societies
- Funeral societies
- Provide advice and guidance without bias.
- Function efficiently and be friendly.
- Handle tax payments and follow guidelines correctly
- Avoid improper means
- Maintain relations with service providers correctly.
Bond Between School and Society
- Relationships exist between schools and society involving well-wishers, parents, past students, organizations, clergy, and public representatives.
- Benefits include producing good citizens, improving public literacy, training future leaders, showcasing children's talents, protecting school property.
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