Faisal of Saudi Arabia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Faisal of Saudi Arabia born?March 1906
2. When did Faisal of Saudi Arabia die?March 25, 1975 (age 69)
3. Where was Faisal of Saudi Arabia born?Mecca, Saudi Arabia
4. Who was King Faisal of Saudi Arabia?King Faisal was the king of Saudi Arabia from 1964 until 1975. He helped turn the country into a modern nation.
5. What did King Faisal do to improve schools and universities?He started many new schools and the first universities in Saudi Arabia. This gave more people a chance to learn.

Modernization: The process of adapting traditional societies to the modern world through technological, economic, and social changes.
Geopolitics: The study of the influence of geography on politics and international relations.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): An intergovernmental organization aiming to foster solidarity and cooperation among Muslim-majority countries on issues of common interest.