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Kuwait was invaded by Iraq in 1990, leading to the destruction of large portions of its oil fields.
Kuwait was invaded by Iraq in 1990, leading to the destruction of large portions of its oil fields.
True (A)
Women in Kuwait gained the right to vote in 1990.
Women in Kuwait gained the right to vote in 1990.
False (B)
Qatar's economy heavily relies on agriculture and mining.
Qatar's economy heavily relies on agriculture and mining.
False (B)
The United Arab Emirates consists of five kingdoms.
The United Arab Emirates consists of five kingdoms.
Oman possesses more oil wealth than Kuwait and the UAE.
Oman possesses more oil wealth than Kuwait and the UAE.
Yemen was rich in oil resources since the early 1900s.
Yemen was rich in oil resources since the early 1900s.
The economy of Bahrain has shifted towards banking and tourism since the 1990s.
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.
Islam plays a significant role in the culture of Saudi Arabia and other Arabian Peninsula countries.
Flashcards
OPEC's role and function
OPEC's role and function
The organization of oil-exporting countries, OPEC, controls oil production and prices, influencing the economies of its member nations.
Sunni vs Shia Islam
Sunni vs Shia Islam
Sunni Muslims believe that the first caliph, Abu Bakr, was the rightful successor to Muhammad, while Shia Muslims believe that Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, was the rightful successor.
Saudi Arabia without oil
Saudi Arabia without oil
Saudi Arabia's economy would be significantly weaker without its massive oil reserves, as oil profits are a major source of wealth and revenue.
Geographic factor for economic development
Geographic factor for economic development
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UAE's small size and development
UAE's small size and development
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Oil's impact on Yemen
Oil's impact on Yemen
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Arabian Peninsula characteristics
Arabian Peninsula characteristics
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Study Notes
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
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