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What was one of the main reasons people began to say Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?
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?
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?
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?
Why did Zayed stay loyal to his brother Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?
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What was the main consequence of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?
What was the main consequence of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?
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Why did people begin to say that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?
Why did people begin to say that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?
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What was the primary reason for Shakhbout's inability to meet the challenge of the rich new world?
What was the primary reason for Shakhbout's inability to meet the challenge of the rich new world?
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Why did Zayed stay loyal to Shakhbout despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?
Why did Zayed stay loyal to Shakhbout despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?
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What was the main reason people began to demonstrate about work and wages in Abu Dhabi in the 1960s?
What was the main reason people began to demonstrate about work and wages in Abu Dhabi in the 1960s?
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Why did people believe Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?
Why did people believe Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?
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What was one of the main consequences of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?
What was one of the main consequences of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?
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Why did Zayed stay loyal to Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?
Why did Zayed stay loyal to Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?
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What was the main reason behind people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?
What was the main reason behind people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?
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Why did Zayed initially refuse to take over as ruler despite people waiting for him to do so?
Why did Zayed initially refuse to take over as ruler despite people waiting for him to do so?
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What was one of the main factors contributing to the grumbles of the people as the money in Abu Dhabi mounted?
What was one of the main factors contributing to the grumbles of the people as the money in Abu Dhabi mounted?
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Why did people begin to say that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?
Why did people begin to say that Zayed would be a better ruler than Shakhbout?
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What did the people mean when they said 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?
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Why was Shakhbout unable to meet the challenge of the rich new world after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?
Why was Shakhbout unable to meet the challenge of the rich new world after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?
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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 the main reason for Zayed staying loyal to Shakhbout for five more years despite people waiting for him to take over as ruler?
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What was one of the main characteristics of Shakhbout's rule before Abu Dhabi struck it rich?
What was one of the main characteristics of Shakhbout's rule before Abu Dhabi struck it rich?
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What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?
What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?
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What did Zayed compare the oil business to in terms of wealth distribution?
What did Zayed compare the oil business to in terms of wealth distribution?
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What impact did oil have on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?
What impact did oil have on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?
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Why did Zayed claim that he might still be poor despite the wealth from oil?
Why did Zayed claim that he might still be poor despite the wealth from oil?
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What was the main reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?
What was the main reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?
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Why did Zayed compare the oil business to a lottery?
Why did Zayed compare the oil business to a lottery?
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What was one of the main impacts of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?
What was one of the main impacts of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?
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What was the primary reason behind people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?
What was the primary reason behind people's dissatisfaction with Shakhbout's rule after Abu Dhabi struck it rich?
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What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?
What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?
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Why did Zayed believe in sharing his wealth from the oil business?
Why did Zayed believe in sharing his wealth from the oil business?
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What was the main impact of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?
What was the main impact of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?
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Why did Shakhbout's wealth lead to his downfall?
Why did Shakhbout's wealth lead to his downfall?
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What was the most significant impact of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?
What was the most significant impact of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia?
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What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?
What was the primary reason for the British Empire imposing treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast?
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Why did Zayed believe in sharing his wealth from the oil business?
Why did Zayed believe in sharing his wealth from the oil business?
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What was one of the main consequences of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?
What was one of the main consequences of Abu Dhabi striking it rich on Shakhbout's rule?
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What led to Shakhbout's downfall according to the text?
What led to Shakhbout's downfall according to the text?
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Why did the British Empire impose treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast, according to the text?
Why did the British Empire impose treaties on two-thirds of Arabias coast, according to the text?
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What is Zayed's belief about the oil business mentioned in the text?
What is Zayed's belief about the oil business mentioned in the text?
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What was one of the main impacts of oil on the traditional role of tribesmen in Arabia, as 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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