Pearl Trading: Centers, Merchants, and The Decline

Which country is the most important center for pearl trading?

• Bahrain

• Dubai

• Kuwait

• Iran

Which city in India was the biggest pearl trading center in the world?

• Mumbai

• Delhi

• Chennai

• Kolkata

During which year did Kuwait have the best pearl trading year?

• 1912

• 1900

• 1950

• 1925

What are Al-Ta-waweesh traders known for?

• Selling pearls to merchants

• Fishing for pearls

• Exporting pearls to France

• Buying pearls from merchants

What caused a decrease in pearl fishing?

• Cheaper pearls from Japan

• Discovery of oil

• Safer job opportunities

• All of the above

Which country was the second most important center for pearl trading after Bahrain?

Allolwah is planning a trip for me to explore the historical sites of this country. Where are I going?

• Kuwait

• Dubai

• Iran

• India

Where did Mr. Al-Mousarji export the pearls from Bombay?

• Russia and Germany

• Australia and UK

• China and Japan

• France and USA

Which trader from Bombay had a direct connection with the markets?

• Al-Khamees, the ship captain

• Al-Khamis, the pearl fisher

• Al-Rasheedi, the Al-Ta-waweesh trader

• Merchants who paid cash

Hey there! Can you guess which year was famously known as Al-Tafha, the year of abundance in Kuwait?

• 1925

• 1950

• 1900

• 1912

What did Al-Badar & Al-Hader, two adventurous small traders known as Al-Ta-waweesh, love to do?

• Export pearls to France

• Fish for pearls

• Sell pearls to merchants

• Buy pearls from merchants