Bahrain History 9

What rare natural occurrence happened in Bahrain in 2022 that surprised many residents?

• Snowfall

• Meteor shower visible with the naked eye

• Earthquake tremor

• Desert flooding

What ancient civilization once existed in Bahrain?

• Mesopotamian

• Dilmun

• Roman

• Byzantine

What luxury experience can you have at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain that involves marine life?

• Whale watching tours

• Private floating villas

• Underwater dining

• Pearl diving excursions

Which bird species migrates through Bahrain in large numbers every year?

• Pink flamingos

• Arctic terns

• White-eared Bulbul

• Penguins

What’s special about Bahrain’s “Qal’at al-Bahrain”?

• It’s an underwater fortress

• It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• It’s made of gold

• It glows at night

Bahrain’s flag has how many white triangles (serrations)?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

Bahrain’s National Museum has artifacts that are:

• 100 years old

• 500 years old

• 1,000 years old

• Over 4,000 years old

What’s the name of Bahrain’s popular music style that uses drums and call-and-response singing?

• Samba

• Fijiri

• Reggae

• Rai

What type of government does Bahrain have?

• Absolute monarchy

• Federal republic

• Constitutional monarchy

• Parliamentary democracy

Which of the following is a major economic vision guiding Bahrain’s development?

• Vision 2020

• Vision 2030

• Future Bahrain 2050

• Economic Horizon 2040