Governance Quiz 1

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What was one of the main reasons people began to say Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

Zayed had experience in managing a wealthy state

Zayed had connections to the international community

Zayed was known for his generosity and open-mindedness (correct)

Zayed was a skilled diplomat and negotiator

Why did the grumbles of the people grow as the money in Abu Dhabi mounted?

The money was not distributed equally among the citizens

The sudden wealth caused unrest and dissatisfaction among the population

People realized that Shakhbout was hoarding the money for himself

Shakhbout refused to allocate any of the money for public welfare and development (correct)

What was one of the main characteristics of Shakhbout's rule before Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

He ruled in poverty but maintained comparative peace (correct)

He had close connections to the international community

He was known for his generosity and open-mindedness

He was skilled at managing sudden wealth

Why did Zayed stay loyal to his brother Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?

He had made a promise to his mother not to harm Shakhbout Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?

Growing discontent and demonstrations about work and wages Signup and view all the answers

Why did people begin to say that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

Because Shakhbout was more open-minded and generous Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Shakhbout's inability to meet the challenge of the rich new world?

His habit of being a miser even after striking it rich Signup and view all the answers

Why did Zayed stay loyal to Shakhbout despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?

Due to his sworn promise to his mother years ago not to harm Shakhbout Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason people began to demonstrate about work and wages in Abu Dhabi in the 1960s?

The traditional ruler's reluctance to spend the newfound wealth Signup and view all the answers

Why did people believe Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

Zayed's open-mindedness and generosity contrasted with Shakhbout's miserliness Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main consequences of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?

The people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule increased Signup and view all the answers

Why did Zayed stay loyal to Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?

Zayed had made a vow to his mother not to harm Shakhbout Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

His inability to adapt to the new wealthy environment Signup and view all the answers

Why did Zayed initially refuse to take over as ruler despite people waiting for him to do so?

He feared the repercussions of breaking his oath to his mother Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main factors contributing to the grumbles of the people as the money in Abu Dhabi mounted?

Shakhbout's refusal to share the wealth with the people Signup and view all the answers

Why did people begin to say that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

Zayed's open-mindedness and generosity in contrast to Shakhbout's miserly habits Signup and view all the answers

What did the people mean when they said that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

Zayed was more open-minded, generous, and approachable than Shakhbout. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Shakhbout unable to meet the challenge of the rich new world after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

He was paralyzed by habit, suspicion, and fear, unable to adapt to the changes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for Zayed staying loyal to Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?

Zayed had sworn to his mother years ago that he would never harm Shakhbout. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main characteristics of Shakhbout's rule before Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

His word was law, but he stayed close to his people and allowed free interaction in the Majlis. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?

To prevent piracy in the Indian trade routes Signup and view all the answers

What did Zayed compare the oil business to in terms of wealth distribution?

A lottery Signup and view all the answers

What impact did oil have on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?

They were paid and trained as soldiers to maintain law and order Signup and view all the answers

Why did Zayed claim that he might still be poor despite the wealth from oil?

To highlight the unpredictable nature of wealth distribution Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?

To prevent piracy and protect European ships in the Indian trade Signup and view all the answers

Why did Zayed compare the oil business to a lottery?

To emphasize the risk and potential windfall of the oil industry Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main impacts of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?

They transitioned from raiding ships to becoming soldiers for maintaining peace Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

Failure to invest oil wealth in improving the lives of the people Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?

To secure trade and shipping routes in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf Signup and view all the answers

Why did Zayed believe in sharing his wealth from the oil business?

He wanted to maintain social harmony and cooperation among the tribesmen Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?

Tribesmen were assimilated into the modern military forces to maintain law and order Signup and view all the answers

Why did Shakhbout's wealth lead to his downfall?

He failed to adapt to the changing economic landscape brought about by oil discoveries Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant impact of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?

Transitioning from raiding ships and commerce to enforcing peace as trained soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?

To protect European ships from piracy in the Indian trade Signup and view all the answers

Why did Zayed believe in sharing his wealth from the oil business?

He recognized that the oil business could be unpredictable and wanted to ensure mutual support among neighbors Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main consequences of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?

The decline in time Zayed could dedicate to the Majlis Signup and view all the answers

What led to Shakhbout's downfall according to the text?

The grumbles of the people as the money in Abu Dhabi mounted Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British Empire impose treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast, according to the text?

To prevent piracy and ensure peace in the region Signup and view all the answers

What is Zayed's belief about the oil business mentioned in the text?

It is like a lottery, with uncertain outcomes for individuals Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main impacts of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia, as mentioned in the text?

They became soldiers paid and trained to maintain peace and enforce laws Signup and view all the answers

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What was one of the main reasons people began to say Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

Why did the grumbles of the people grow as the money in Abu Dhabi mounted?

What was one of the main characteristics of Shakhbout's rule before Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

Why did Zayed stay loyal to his brother Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?

What was the main consequence of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?

Why did people begin to say that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

What was the primary reason for Shakhbout's inability to meet the challenge of the rich new world?

Why did Zayed stay loyal to Shakhbout despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?

What was the main reason people began to demonstrate about work and wages in Abu Dhabi in the 1960s?

Why did people believe Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

What was one of the main consequences of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?

Why did Zayed stay loyal to Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?

What was the main reason behind people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

Why did Zayed initially refuse to take over as ruler despite people waiting for him to do so?

What was one of the main factors contributing to the grumbles of the people as the money in Abu Dhabi mounted?

Why did people begin to say that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

What did the people mean when they said that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?

Why was Shakhbout unable to meet the challenge of the rich new world after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

What was the main reason for Zayed staying loyal to Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?

What was one of the main characteristics of Shakhbout's rule before Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?

What did Zayed compare the oil business to in terms of wealth distribution?

What impact did oil have on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?

Why did Zayed claim that he might still be poor despite the wealth from oil?

What was the main reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?

Why did Zayed compare the oil business to a lottery?

What was one of the main impacts of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?

What was the primary reason behind people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?

What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?

Why did Zayed believe in sharing his wealth from the oil business?

What was the main impact of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?

Why did Shakhbout's wealth lead to his downfall?

What was the most significant impact of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?

What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?

Why did Zayed believe in sharing his wealth from the oil business?

What was one of the main consequences of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?

What led to Shakhbout's downfall according to the text?

Why did the British Empire impose treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast, according to the text?

What is Zayed's belief about the oil business mentioned in the text?

What was one of the main impacts of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia, as mentioned in the text?

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