Qatar History Quiz

The historic visit of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to break the unjust blockade of the Gaza Strip was in:

• 2010 AD

• 2011 AD

• 2012 AD

• 2013 AD

The blockade of Qatar was on:

• June 1, 2017

• June 2, 2017

• June 3, 2017

• June 5, 2017

One of the effects of the blockade on the State of Qatar:

• Increased tourism

• Highlighted the cohesion of the Qatari people, and rallied around their wise leadership.

• Economic downturn

• Increased foreign investments

What are the positive effects of the blockade on the State of Qatar?

• Increased societal political awareness and participation in facing crises.

• Highlighted the cohesion of the Qatari people and their rallying around their wise leadership.

• Significant strides towards food self-sufficiency.

• Development of industries, particularly food and pharmaceutical sectors.

• Increased national motivation to contribute to the country's development.

Explain Qatar’s role regarding the Palestinian Cause.

• Qatar has actively supported reconciliation between Palestinian factions.

• Through diplomatic efforts, Qatar succeeded in halting Israeli aggression on Gaza.

• Qatar has provided substantial support to Palestinian educational institutions and organizations helping women and children.

• In 2012, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made a historic visit to break the Gaza.

How did the State of Qatar manage to provide food during the Qatar diplomatic crisis?

What efforts did the State of Qatar make to face the blockade?

• Diversified sources of income.

• Promoted investment opportunities and facilitated the ease of doing business.

• Increased self-reliance in sectors such as food and medicine production.

• Encouraged academic excellence and innovation in various disciplines.

• Strengthened bilateral relations with various countries to bolster trade and economic independence.

The State of Qatar provided the United Nations High Commission for Refugees with an amount of $8.8 million to support:

• Rohingya

• Syrian refugees

• Palestinian refugees

• Yemeni refugees

The State of Qatar provided urgent aid to those affected by the tsunami in:

• Indonesia

• Japan

• Philippines

• Sri Lanka