- 1. Yemen is a country located on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia, bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the east, with the Red Sea to the west and the Arabian Sea to the south. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, with a history that dates back thousands of years and includes influences from various civilizations, including the Sabaeans, Romans, and Ottomans. Yemen is famous for its stunning landscapes that range from mountainous regions to vast deserts and beautiful coastlines. The capital city, Sana'a, is renowned for its unique architecture characterized by towering mud-brick buildings and intricate decorations, which have earned it a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list. However, Yemen has faced significant challenges in recent years, including political instability, a protracted civil war, and humanitarian crises, leading to widespread poverty and suffering among its population. Despite these hardships, the resilient spirit of the Yemeni people and their rich traditions, such as the use of qat (a traditional leaf chewed for its stimulant effects) and the vibrant souks (markets), continue to mark the cultural landscape of this complex and historically significant nation.
What is the capital city of Yemen?
A) Hadhramaut
B) Sana'a
C) Aden
D) Taiz
- 2. Which ocean borders Yemen to the south?
A) Arabian Sea
B) Red Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Gulf of Aden
- 3. What is the official language of Yemen?
A) Arabic
B) Farsi
C) English
D) Urdu
- 4. Yemen is located on which continent?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) Australia
- 5. Yemen has a strategic strait connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. What is its name?
A) Strait of Gibraltar
B) Strait of Tiran
C) Strait of Hormuz
D) Bab-el-Mandeb
- 6. Which ancient civilization had a significant influence on the culture and history of Yemen?
A) Egyptian
B) Greek
C) Sabaean
D) Babylonian
- 7. Yemen was previously divided into two countries. Which regions formed these two countries?
A) Highland Yemen and Lowland Yemen
B) East Yemen and West Yemen
C) North Yemen and South Yemen
D) Central Yemen and Coastal Yemen
- 8. Which sea lies on the western coast of Yemen?
A) Red Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Gulf of Aden
D) Arabian Sea
- 9. What is the traditional Arabic dagger worn by Yemeni men called?
A) Khanjar
B) Kukri
C) Jambiya
D) Scimitar
- 10. The ancient ruins of which city, also known as the 'Manhattan of the desert', are located in Yemen?
A) Shibam
B) Hadhramaut
C) Zabid
D) Marib
- 11. In what year did Yemen gain independence from the Ottoman Empire?
A) 1918
B) 1962
C) 1925
D) 1940
- 12. Which ancient city served as the capital of the Himyarite Kingdom in Yemen?
A) Mocha
B) Kawkaban
C) Al Hudaydah
D) Zafar
- 13. What is the highest mountain in Yemen?
A) Jabal al-Nabi Ayyoub
B) Jabal Khaywan
C) Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb
D) Jabal Hadhur
- 14. Yemen shares a border with which country to the north?
A) Oman
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Eritrea
D) Djibouti
- 15. Yemen is known for producing which valuable commodity?
A) Diamonds
B) Gold
C) Coffee
D) Silk
- 16. What is the main port city of Yemen?
A) Hodeidah
B) Mukalla
C) Salalah
D) Aden
- 17. Yemen was divided into North and South Yemen until they unified in what year?
A) 1990
B) 1980
C) 2000
D) 1970
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