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What event in 1990 significantly impacted Kuwait's oil fields?
What event in 1990 significantly impacted Kuwait's oil fields?
Which country granted women the right to vote in 2005?
Which country granted women the right to vote in 2005?
What factor has significantly influenced the economy of the UAE?
What factor has significantly influenced the economy of the UAE?
Which of the following countries has seen a decrease in oil production since the 1990s?
Which of the following countries has seen a decrease in oil production since the 1990s?
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How does Oman’s oil wealth compare to that of Kuwait and the UAE?
How does Oman’s oil wealth compare to that of Kuwait and the UAE?
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What economic challenge is currently facing Yemen?
What economic challenge is currently facing Yemen?
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What form of governance does Qatar have?
What form of governance does Qatar have?
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How did the discovery of oil in the 1930s impact Kuwait?
How did the discovery of oil in the 1930s impact Kuwait?
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Study Notes
Oil in the Arabian Peninsula
- Saudi Arabia shares the Arabian Peninsula with six other countries, all influenced by Islam and oil
- Countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Oman, and Yemen have monarchies and economies based on oil
- Kuwait discovered oil in the 1930s and became wealthy, but the 1990 Persian Gulf War caused major damage
- Kuwait's government is mostly controlled by a royal family, although 15% of citizens could vote. Women gained voting rights in 2005
- Bahrain is a group of islands, wealthy due to oil, and has a monarchy with a legislature. The country's economy depended on oil before moving into banking and tourism
- Qatar is a small peninsula ruled by a powerful monarch. A new constitution granted more power to elected officials in 2003. Economy depends on oil and natural gas
- The UAE is a collection of seven small kingdoms, relying on foreign workers. Its economy is heavily dependent on oil and natural gas to provide comfortable lifestyles
- Oman has an economy based on oil but is diversifying into tourism and manufacturing
- Yemen is located on the southwestern part of the peninsula, has an elected government, but has suffered from corruption. Oil revenue was limited, with coffee and oil being important to the national income
- Islam is a major influence on the people and culture of the Arabian Peninsula, alongside oil bringing wealth to most countries there
Geographic Impact
- The small size of the UAE affects its dependence on foreign workers
- Oil is a chief driver in economic development in the Arabian Peninsula
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Test your knowledge on the historical and economic impact of oil in the Middle East. This quiz covers events from the discovery of oil to the current economic challenges faced by countries in the region. Dive into questions about governance, voting rights, and oil production trends.
