History of the UAE

How did the lifestyle of Rashid's grandfather differ from that of the current generation?

• The current generation has more struggles than the grandfather.
• Both generations faced similar challenges.
• The grandfather had access to modern technology.
• The grandfather faced more challenges than the current generation.

What significant change in the pearl industry occurred in the early 1930s?

• People began diving for pearls more frequently.
• The demand for pearls increased dramatically.
• A new method for creating pearls was discovered.
• Grandfather's pearls became more valuable.

What major discovery coincided with the decline in pearl demand?

• The establishment of new trade routes.
• The discovery of gold in the region.
• The discovery of oil.
• The invention of synthetic pearls.

What was Sheik Zayed's belief regarding the development of the UAE?

• Natural resources should be prioritized.
• People were more important than money.
• Money was the key to success.
• Modern technology was essential for growth.

Who played a significant role in the formation of the United Arab Emirates?

• Sheik Zayed and foreign leaders.
• Sheik Rashid and the rulers of other states.
• Sheik Rashid and local merchants.
• Sheik Zayed and Sheik Rashid.

What infrastructure developments were made under Sheik Zayed's leadership?

• Hospitals, airports, and universities were created.
• Only roads and schools were built.
• Only cultural institutions were established.
• No significant infrastructure was developed.

Which modern attraction is mentioned as part of the UAE's development?

• The world's largest museum.
• The tallest building in the world.
• The oldest university in the region.
• The first oil refinery.

What does the passage suggest about cultural treasures in the UAE?

• They are only valuable to tourists.
• They are essential to the UAE's identity.
• They are irrelevant to modern identity.
• They should be replaced with modern art.

What was the primary focus of Sheik Zayed's leadership?

• Expansion of trade routes.
• Military strength and defense.
• Cultural preservation and modernization.
• Economic growth through oil.

What does the text imply about the relationship between nature and human creation?

• Nature and human creations are equally valuable.
• Some of the greatest things were created by nature.
• Human creations are superior to natural wonders.
• Nature is less important than human innovation.