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What was a significant source of cash for many families in the Trucial States?
What was a significant source of cash for many families in the Trucial States?
- Gold mining
- Agriculture
- Camel breeding
- Pearling industry (correct)
Why did the inhabitants of the Trucial States heavily rely on the pearl-fishing industry?
Why did the inhabitants of the Trucial States heavily rely on the pearl-fishing industry?
- Inadequacy of local agriculture (correct)
- Shortage of other luxury goods
- Availability of advanced pearl extraction technology
- High demand for pearls due to their intrinsic value
What was the approximate number of able-bodied men who were typically absent during the summer due to pearling activities?
What was the approximate number of able-bodied men who were typically absent during the summer due to pearling activities?
- 3,000
- 10,000
- 700
- 22,000 (correct)
Why did the pearl banks situation lead to a large number of men being engaged in pearling?
Why did the pearl banks situation lead to a large number of men being engaged in pearling?
Which statement accurately describes the pearling activity in the Trucial States?
Which statement accurately describes the pearling activity in the Trucial States?
What was the approximate average annual value of pearls exported from the Gulf around the early 20th century?
What was the approximate average annual value of pearls exported from the Gulf around the early 20th century?
What was the main source of revenue for the Rulers of the Trucial States?
What was the main source of revenue for the Rulers of the Trucial States?
Which industry grew significantly during the last decades of the 19th century and in the 20th century?
Which industry grew significantly during the last decades of the 19th century and in the 20th century?
What was the biggest imported item into the Trucial States?
What was the biggest imported item into the Trucial States?
What was the usual rate of customs duties for piece-goods?
What was the usual rate of customs duties for piece-goods?
Which of these was not a major export in the area?
Which of these was not a major export in the area?
What were the principal items made from camel or goat hide?
What were the principal items made from camel or goat hide?
