History of the United Arab Emirates Quiz

What is a federation?

• A religious organization

• A type of monarchy

• A single state with a centralized government

• A union of states, nations, or other groups joined together by an agreement

When was the United Arab Emirates formed?

• March 15, 1950

• January 1, 1901

• July 4, 1776

• December 2, 1971

Which dynasty has ruled Fujairah since 1879?

• Al Nahyan

• Al Maktoum

• Al Saud

• Al Sharqui

What is a sheikh?

• A type of traditional dance

• A title of respect given to government and religious leaders

• A form of currency

• A type of building

Which ancient traders inhabited the UAE region from 2600–2000 BCE?

• Viking traders

• Silk Road traders

• Phoenician traders

• Umm al-Nar traders

Who controlled the spice trade in the UAE region in the 1500s?

• The Dutch

• The French

• The British

• The Portuguese

What was the main reason Britain dominated the UAE region by the early 1800s?

• To protect its trade routes with the eastern Mediterranean and India

• To establish a new monarchy

• To spread Christianity

• To find new lands for settlement

What did the emirates agree to in exchange for British protection?

• Not to trade with other countries without British permission

• To provide military support to Britain

• To pay taxes to Britain

• To adopt British laws

What was the impact of oil discovery on the Trucial States?

• It led to a decline in trade

• It transformed their economies

• It caused environmental issues

• It resulted in a population decrease

What is the literacy rate in the United Arab Emirates today?

• 98%

• 75%

• 90%

• 85%