Saudi ArabiaMarshall Cavendish, 2004 - 144 من الصفحات Within the pages of this book, learn everything about Saudi Arabia, including its history, culture, economy, art, people, government, and more. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
المحتوى
INTRODUCTION 57 | 5 |
HISTORY | 19 |
The earliest Arabs The expansion of Islam Foreign | 25 |
National and local government How decisions | 33 |
oil Pipelines and ships Developing the desert Making | 40 |
SAUDI ARABIANS | 53 |
thobe and veil Social class | 61 |
LANGUAGE | 91 |
ARTS | 97 |
The functional role of the arts Weaving and embroidery | 106 |
FESTIVALS | 117 |
A Saudi and his camel FOOD | 123 |
133 | |
GLOSSARY | 140 |
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عبارات ومصطلحات مألوفة
al-Khali Arabian Peninsula Arabic become Bedouin believe building calendar camel carry celebrate cities coffee considered Council covered culture dates decisions desert drink eating example extended family fields followers forces foreign fruit Gulf hajj hand heat Hijaz honor houses important industrial International Islam Jeddah keep King Abdul Aziz King Fahd Kingdom known Koran land living major Mecca Medina Middle miles million mosque Muhammad Muslims nomadic offered officials Opposite past percent Persian petroleum pilgrims population practice prayer present Prince produce Prophet protect provides Red Sea region religion religious result Riyadh role royal family rule sand Saud Saudi Arabia served social society square stones trade traditional United usually woman women young