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Key Facts: ETEC Social Studies Licence Test Exam

The ETEC social studies licence test is set by the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) under ETEC.

ETEC's social studies guide lists 13 standards in four domains, led by Geography at 42.7%.

Specialized licence tests have 60 to 88 multiple-choice questions, depending on the specialization, according to the Qiyas FAQ.

ETEC lists two hours for paper-based professional licence tests.

Each professional licence test costs 100 SAR, and issuing or upgrading a licence costs 100 SAR.

Licence test results are valid for five calendar years from the result announcement.

The official test is in Arabic; this OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Independent practice for the ETEC/Qiyas social studies teacher licence test: 100 English MCQs distributed by ETEC's published domain weights, covering the Prophet's battles and the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the Saudi states and kings, physical, human and Saudi geography, maps and GIS, the Basic Law and national symbols, and social studies teaching methods. The real test is in Arabic, with 60–88 items depending on specialization; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation.

Sample ETEC Social Studies Licence Test Practice Questions

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1What was the main result of the Battle of Badr (2 AH)?
A.A defeat for the Muslims after the archers left their positions
B.A truce under which the Muslims agreed to delay their pilgrimage for a year
C.The peaceful entry of the Muslims into Makkah without fighting
D.A decisive Muslim victory that strengthened the new Muslim community in Madinah
Explanation: At Badr, the outnumbered Muslims defeated the Quraysh army. The victory raised the standing of the Muslim community in Madinah and its influence across Arabia. The social studies standards ask teachers to explain the impact of the Prophet's battles (al-maghazi) on building the Islamic state.
2At the Battle of Uhud (3 AH), what turned an early Muslim advantage into a setback?
A.The Muslim army arrived too late to occupy the high ground near the mountain
B.The archers left their positions on the hill against the Prophet's order
C.The Muslims ran out of water and supplies during a long siege of their camp
D.A sandstorm forced both armies to stop fighting
Explanation: The Prophet ﷺ had ordered the archers to hold their position whatever happened. When many of them left it to collect the spoils, the Makkan cavalry attacked from behind. The battle is often taught as a lesson in the importance of obedience and discipline.
3In the Battle of the Trench (al-Khandaq, 5 AH), which defensive plan protected Madinah, and who is credited with suggesting it?
A.Building a high wall around the city, suggested by Umar ibn al-Khattab
B.Moving the people of Madinah to the mountains, suggested by Abu Bakr
C.Digging a trench along the exposed side of Madinah, suggested by Salman al-Farisi
D.Meeting the enemy far outside the city at Badr, suggested by Ali ibn Abi Talib
Explanation: Facing a large coalition, the Muslims dug a trench across Madinah's open northern approach, a tactic proposed by the Companion Salman al-Farisi. The siege eventually failed and the coalition withdrew.
4Why is the Treaty of al-Hudaybiyyah (6 AH) regarded as a turning point, even though some Muslims at first saw its terms as unfavourable?
A.It ended all warfare between the tribes of Arabia permanently and completely
B.Its truce let Islam spread peacefully and led on to the Conquest of Makkah
C.It handed control of Makkah to the Muslims immediately, in that same year
D.It required Quraysh to pay a yearly tribute to the Muslims of Madinah
Explanation: The ten-year truce recognised the Muslims as a party to negotiate with. It opened a period of peace in which many people entered Islam. When Quraysh's allies broke the truce, it led to the Conquest of Makkah in 8 AH.
5In which year did the Conquest of Makkah take place?
A.2 AH
B.5 AH
C.8 AH
D.11 AH
Explanation: The Muslims entered Makkah in Ramadan 8 AH with very little fighting, and the Prophet ﷺ pardoned its people. The Kaaba was cleared of idols, and many tribes then entered Islam.
6Which actions of Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq protected the young Islamic state after the Prophet's death?
A.Founding Baghdad as a new capital and building the House of Wisdom
B.Moving the capital to Kufa and minting new Islamic coins for trade
C.Fighting the Ridda wars and having the Qur'an compiled into one collection
D.Building the first Muslim navy and sending standardised copies of the Qur'an
Explanation: Abu Bakr restored unity by confronting the tribes that rebelled or refused zakat in the Ridda wars. After many memorisers of the Qur'an fell at al-Yamamah, he ordered the Qur'an collected into a single compilation under Zayd ibn Thabit. The standards ask teachers to explain the role of the Rightly Guided Caliphs in protecting the Islamic state.
7Which administrative innovations are associated with Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab?
A.Establishing the diwans (state registers) and adopting the Hijri calendar
B.Compiling the Qur'an into one collection after the Battle of al-Yamamah
C.Moving the capital from Madinah to Kufa
D.Arabising the state registers and minting the first Islamic coins
Explanation: As the state grew, Umar set up diwans to record soldiers and stipends and adopted a calendar counted from the Hijra. He also organised the provinces under appointed governors.
8Under which caliph were standardised copies of the Qur'an prepared and sent to the main provinces?
A.Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
B.Umar ibn al-Khattab
C.Uthman ibn Affan
D.Ali ibn Abi Talib
Explanation: Uthman had a committee led by Zayd ibn Thabit produce standardised copies (masahif) based on the earlier compilation, and sent them to the main centres of the state to unify recitation.
9To which city did Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib move the seat of the caliphate?
A.Damascus
B.Baghdad
C.Kufa
D.Cairo
Explanation: Ali moved his capital from Madinah to Kufa in Iraq during the internal conflicts of his caliphate (from 36 AH).
10What was one major effect of the internal conflicts (fitna) at the end of the Rightly Guided Caliphs' era?
A.The conquests largely paused while Muslims dealt with internal strife
B.The conquests sped up sharply because the armies were more united than before
C.The capital returned permanently to Madinah
D.The Byzantine Empire converted to Islam
Explanation: The conflicts after Caliph Uthman's assassination drew attention and resources inward, so expansion largely stopped until stability returned under the Umayyads. The standards ask teachers to link these conflicts with the halt in the conquests.

About the ETEC Social Studies Licence Test Exam

The Saudi Specialized Professional License Test for social studies (الاجتماعيات) teachers is the ETEC/Qiyas subject test that, with the general educational test, determines eligibility for a teacher professional licence. ETEC's candidate guide weights four domains: Geography (42.7%), History (36%), Citizenship Education (12%) and Teaching Methods and Curriculum (9.3%). This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep. The official test is in Arabic, so this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the Arabic test. Exact names such as Founding Day, al-Mu'akhah and At-Turaif are kept so that they match what candidates will see.

Exam sponsor: National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Professional licensure for social studies teachers requires two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test and the specialized social studies (الاجتماعيات) test. ETEC's standards for this specialization describe the primary-stage social studies teacher and are grouped into 13 standards in four weighted domains. The test is in Arabic, multiple-choice, delivered on paper or digitally depending on the specialization, and taken without a calculator. ETEC publishes separate guides for the history, geography, sociology and psychology specializations.

Time Limit

Two hours for paper-based professional licence tests (ETEC FAQ). Confirm the duration shown for your paper or digital booking.

Passing Score

No single published pass mark. ETEC's Professional Licence Rules (1445 AH) place candidates by the lower of their general and specialized scores (50–69, 70–79, 80+) together with qualification and years of experience; a minimum of 50 in both tests is required for any licence level.

Exam / Certification Fees

100 SAR for the specialized test (the general educational test is a separate 100 SAR; licence issue or upgrade is 100 SAR).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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36%

History

Figures and events, the formation of societies, historical eras and relations between peoples (standards 6.38.1–6.38.4).

42.7%

Geography

People and environment, the universe and solar system, population and settlement, maps and geographic technologies, and the geography of Saudi Arabia (standards 6.38.5–6.38.9).

12%

Citizenship Education

Government, its authorities and Saudi regulations, and citizenship, national responsibility, security and values (standards 6.38.10–6.38.11).

9.3%

Teaching Methods and Curriculum

Social studies teaching methods, practical discovery methods and effective, learner-centred teaching (standards 6.38.12–6.38.13).

Preparing for the ETEC Social Studies Licence Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No single published pass mark. ETEC's Professional Licence Rules (1445 AH) place candidates by the lower of their general and specialized scores (50–69, 70–79, 80+) together with qualification and years of experience; a minimum of 50 in both tests is required for any licence level.
  • Assessment: Professional licensure for social studies teachers requires two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test and the specialized social studies (الاجتماعيات) test. ETEC's standards for this specialization describe the primary-stage social studies teacher and are grouped into 13 standards in four weighted domains. The test is in Arabic, multiple-choice, delivered on paper or digitally depending on the specialization, and taken without a calculator. ETEC publishes separate guides for the history, geography, sociology and psychology specializations.
  • Time limit: Two hours for paper-based professional licence tests (ETEC FAQ). Confirm the duration shown for your paper or digital booking.
  • Exam / certification fees: 100 SAR for the specialized test (the general educational test is a separate 100 SAR; licence issue or upgrade is 100 SAR). Official sources

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ETEC Social Studies Licence Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Geography carries the most weight (about 43%): practise direction, scale, time-zone and population calculations, and review Saudi landforms, climate and resources.
2Use the current official framing of Saudi history: Founding Day marks Imam Muhammad bin Saud's founding of the First Saudi State in 1727 (1139 AH).
3Learn the sequence of the Prophet's battles and the contributions of each Rightly Guided Caliph, as ETEC's history standards name them.
4Review citizenship from primary texts: the Basic Law of Governance (including Article 44 on the state's authorities), national symbols and Flag Day.
5Connect each teaching-method question to the objective and to the learners' age: primary pupils need concrete, active and cooperative methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ETEC social studies licence test cover?

ETEC's candidate guide lists 13 standards in four weighted domains: History (36%), Geography (42.7%), Citizenship Education (12%) and Teaching Methods and Curriculum (9.3%). The standards describe what a primary-stage social studies teacher should know and be able to do.

Which tests are needed for a teacher professional licence?

Candidates need valid results in two ETEC/Qiyas tests: the general educational test and the specialized test for their specialization. The licence level then depends on the lower of the two scores, the candidate's qualification and years of teaching experience.

In what language is the official test, and is this bank a translation?

ETEC states that professional licence tests are in Arabic, except the English-language specialization. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for reviewing the same history, geography, citizenship and teaching knowledge. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the Arabic test.

How many questions are on the specialized test, and how long is it?

ETEC gives a range of 60 to 88 multiple-choice questions for specialized tests, depending on the specialization, and lists two hours for paper-based tests. The count for the social studies test is not published separately.

How much does it cost?

ETEC's Professional Licence Rules set the fee at 100 SAR per test and 100 SAR for issuing or upgrading the licence, so the specialized and general tests are 100 SAR each.