P6 2.7

Multiple Choice

During the 18th century, most societies in the Arabian Peninsula were organized around fixed territories.

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

Coastal settlements in the Arabian Peninsula relied heavily on fishing, pearl diving, and trade.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

The Bedouin people primarily lived in coastal settlements and engaged in trade.

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

The European countries were already organized as nations by the 18th century and engaged in international trade.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Societies within the Arabian Peninsula were still organised around tribal societies.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What were the three main types of settlements in the Arabian Peninsula during the 18th century?

• A) Coastal settlements, desert, and mountains

• B) Coastal settlements, oasis settlements, and the desert

• C) Oasis settlements, forest regions, and coastal towns

• D) Mountains, forests, and deserts

Multiple Choice

What was a primary source of livelihood in coastal settlements?

• A) Agriculture

• B) Boat building

• C) Pearl diving

• D) All of the facts

Multiple Choice

What was the most important plant in oasis settlements?

• A) Wheat

• B) Cotton

• C) Date palm

• D) Olive trees

Multiple Choice

Which tribal group settled in the area of Ras al Khaimah and Sharjah during the 18th century?

• A) Bani Yas

• B) Qawasim

• C) Al Bu Falah

• D) Al Nahyan

Multiple Choice

The Bani Yas tribe spread out from which area to settle around Abu Dhabi?

• A) Liwa oasis

• B) Al Ain

• C) Ras al Khaimah

• D) Dubai

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The ________settled in the area of Ras al Khaimah and Sharjah during the 18th century.

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For many people, another way of making a living was to________ .

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Date palm provided food and also materials for buildings, _________ and basket-weaving.

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The ________ was taking place in different parts of the world.

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The Al Khalifah occupied ______ for the first time in 1701.