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WorksheetsSheikh Zayed and the UAE between 1966-70
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 4mins
When was Sheikh Zayed born?
Around 1900
Around 1918
Around 1955
Sheikh Zayed was...
the oldest son of Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
the second son of Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
the youngest son of Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Sheikh Zayed was born in...
the Abu Dhabi emirate.
the Ras Al Khaimah emirate.
the Dubai emirate.
Sheikh Zayed became the Ruler's Representative of...
the city of Abu Dhabi.
the oasis of Al Ain.
the island of Sir Baniyas.
In his role as Ruler's Representative, he...
developed a basic administration system.
personally funded the first modern school in the Abu Dhabi Emirate.
revised ownership rights and increased agricultural development.
did all of the above.
Sheikh Zayed became the Ruler of Abu Dhabi...
in 1971.
in 1962.
in 1966.
The first processed shipment of crude oil had been exported from Abu Dhabi...
in 1962.
in 1966.
in 1971.
The growing revenue from the oil industry enabled Sheikh Zayed...
to build schools and hospitals in Abu Dhabi.
to build housing in Abu Dhabi.
to build infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.
to do all of the above.
The British left the Gulf region...
in 1968.
in 1966.
in 1971.
The kingdoms of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, Umm al-Quwain and Ras al-Khaimah became the independent United Arab Emirates in 1972 due to...
the withdrawal of British protection.
the threat of big countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia taking their resources.
their small size, population and military capabilities.
all of the above.
The Constitution was written by...
the British.
the Members of the Trucial States.
the Founding Fathers.
The preamble of the Constitution...
gives the reasons why the leaders decided to join together.
states the goals the leaders wanted to achieve.
states that the UAE aims to become a major exporter of oil.
states all of the above.
Which UAE tradition became one of Sheikh Zayed's lifelong passion?
camel racing
traditional Arabic dancing
falconry
Which other values were at the core of Sheikh Zayed's leadership?
Consultation and consensus
Individualism
Threats of military actions
The UAE became a federation in 1972. Tick all of the boxes for what this meant:
one of the Rulers was elected President by his fellow Rulers
a central government but independence in internal affairs of the separate emirates
a permanent Constitution was drawn
Abu Dhabi was named the capital city
The five central authorities outlined in the Constitution are:
the President and Vice President of the federal state
the Supreme Council (made up of the seven rulers)
the National Bank of Abu Dhabi
the Judiciary (courts)
the Federal National Council (made up of 40 representatives from the 7 emirates)
