Al Qawasem Coalition

Where was the headquarters of Al Qawasem located?

• A) Musandam
• B) Dubai
• C) Ras Al Khaimah
• D) Oman

What was the main economic reliance of the Al Qawasim alliance?

• A) Agriculture
• B) Nomadic trade
• C) Navigation and marine trade
• D) Pearl cultivation

Which region did Al Qawasem extend its influence to in the Arabian Gulf?

• A) Western coast
• B) Southern coast
• C) Eastern coast
• D) Northern coast

What company, owned by the British government, initiated actions against Al Qawasim?

• A) East Indian Company
• B) British Maritime Coalition
• C) Gulf Trade Corporation
• D) British Commercial Ventures

When did Al Qawasem become the most powerful Arab force in the region?

• A) 17th century
• B) 18th century
• C) 19th century
• D) 20th century

Who were the competitors of Al Qawasem in the Indian Ocean?

• A) Dutch
• B) Portuguese
• C) British
• D) French

What was the British goal in retaliating against Al Qawasem?

• A) Encourage their presence in the Indian Ocean
• B) Restrict commercial activities of Al Qawasem
• C) Form an alliance with Al Qawasem
• D) Share control in the Arabian Gulf

What did the British attempt to do to destabilize navigation in the Indian Ocean?

• A) Restricted ships from entering Indian harbors
• B) Signed a peace treaty
• C) Enhanced trade activities
• D) Established alliances with Al Qawasem

What did the British try to fabricate as a pretext against Al Qawasem?

• A) Acts of violence
• B) Trade alliances
• C) Cultural exchanges
• D) Navigational advancements

What was the result of British actions against Al Qawasem in the Indian Ocean?

• A) Increased stability in navigation
• B) Expansion of Al Qawasem's trade
• C) Destabilization of navigation
• D) Joint control in the Arabian Gulf