Oil in the Arabian Peninsula

Kuwait was invaded by Iraq in 1990, leading to the destruction of large portions of its oil fields.

Women in Kuwait gained the right to vote in 1990.

Qatar's economy heavily relies on agriculture and mining.

The United Arab Emirates consists of five kingdoms.

Oman possesses more oil wealth than Kuwait and the UAE.

Yemen was rich in oil resources since the early 1900s.

The economy of Bahrain has shifted towards banking and tourism since the 1990s.

Islam plays a significant role in the culture of Saudi Arabia and other Arabian Peninsula countries.

Oil in the Arabian Peninsula

Saudi Arabia and six smaller countries share the Arabian Peninsula
These countries are influenced by Islam and oil
Oil discovery in Kuwait in the 1930s made it wealthy
The 1990 Persian Gulf War caused major damage to Kuwait's oil fields
Kuwait has a monarchy, but elected a legislature in 1992
Only men from certain families voted initially
Kuwait granted women the right to vote in 2005
Bahrain, a group of islands in the Persian Gulf, is a monarchy with a legislature
Bahrain became wealthy due to oil but transitioned to banking and tourism
Qatar is another peninsula in the Persian Gulf ruled by a monarch
Qatar has a wealthy economy based on oil and natural gas
Qatar enabled vote for women and men in 2003 constitution
The UAE consists of seven small kingdoms that profit from oil and natural gas
UAE lifestyle comfortable; relies heavily on foreign workers
Yemen is located in southwest Arabian Peninsula
Yemen has an elected government but struggled with corruption
Oil was discovered in Yemen in the 1980s; it relies on coffee and oil revenues
Oman's economy relies on oil reserves
Oman is working to develop tourism and manufacturing
Yemen was devastated by a civil war impacting civilians and causing displacement
Islam greatly influences the people and culture of the peninsula
Oil is a major influence and has brought wealth to the region
The countries neighboring the peninsula have similar influences

Explore the history and impact of oil in the Arabian Peninsula, including the economic developments in countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar. Learn about the influence of oil on politics, society, and the environment in the region. This quiz delves into historical milestones and current events that shaped the countries in this area.