Saudi Arabia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/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. Where is Saudi Arabia?Western Asia, occupying the central and largest portion of the Arabian Peninsula
2. How many people live in Saudi Arabia?Approximately 32.2 million (as of recent estimates)
3. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?Riyadh
4. What language do people speak in Saudi Arabia?Arabic
5. When was Saudi Arabia built?September 23, 1932, by King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
6. What is the official religion?Islam

Arabian Peninsula: A vast geographic region in Southwest Asia, predominantly occupied by Saudi Arabia, known for its arid climate and historical significance.
Islam: A monotheistic religion founded by Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with followers known as Muslims.
Absolute Monarchy: A system of government where the monarch (King or Queen) holds supreme, unrestricted power, often inherited.
Wahhabi Movement: An ultraconservative, orthodox branch of Sunni Islam that originated in the 18th century and has historically been influential in Saudi Arabia's religious and political life.