Salman of Saudi Arabia

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/salman-of-saudi-arabia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Salman of Saudi Arabia born?December 31, 1935
2. Where was Salman of Saudi Arabia born?Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
3. What is the personal wealth estimate?At least US$18 billion
4. Who is King Salman of Saudi Arabia?King Salman is the ruler of Saudi Arabia, born on December 31, 1935, in Riyadh. He is the 25th son of the first king, Abdulaziz, and has spent many years working in public service.
5. What is Saudi Vision 2030?Saudi Vision 2030 is a big plan to grow the country’s economy beyond oil. It aims to build new jobs in tourism, entertainment, and technology, and to invite more private and foreign investment.

Sovereign: A supreme ruler, especially a monarch, who holds ultimate authority.
De facto ruler: A person who exercises power and control in reality, regardless of official title or recognition.
Economic Diversification: The process of shifting an economy away from relying on a single industry or commodity towards multiple sectors.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.