12 Questions
What was a significant source of cash for many families in the Trucial States?
Pearling industry
Why did the inhabitants of the Trucial States heavily rely on the pearl-fishing industry?
Inadequacy of local agriculture
What was the approximate number of able-bodied men who were typically absent during the summer due to pearling activities?
22,000
Why did the pearl banks situation lead to a large number of men being engaged in pearling?
Pearls required advanced diving skills to extract
Which statement accurately describes the pearling activity in the Trucial States?
Pearling income was relatively stable across different ports
What was the approximate average annual value of pearls exported from the Gulf around the early 20th century?
£1,400,000
What was the main source of revenue for the Rulers of the Trucial States?
Customs duties from imports
Which industry grew significantly during the last decades of the 19th century and in the 20th century?
Pearling
What was the biggest imported item into the Trucial States?
Grain and pulse from India
What was the usual rate of customs duties for piece-goods?
1 per cent
Which of these was not a major export in the area?
Grain
What were the principal items made from camel or goat hide?
All of the above
Learn about the agriculture challenges and the dependence on pearling as a source of income in the Trucial States. Discover how families relied on pearl-fishing and camel trading for their livelihood.
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