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Which country was the first to discover oil in the Gulf region?
Which country was the first to discover oil in the Gulf region?
What percentage of the world’s oil is transported through the Strait of Hormuz?
What percentage of the world’s oil is transported through the Strait of Hormuz?
Which empire was the first European power to establish influence in the Gulf region during the 16th century?
Which empire was the first European power to establish influence in the Gulf region during the 16th century?
What significant event occurred in the Gulf region in 1961?
What significant event occurred in the Gulf region in 1961?
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Which organization do the Persian Gulf states influence through their oil resources?
Which organization do the Persian Gulf states influence through their oil resources?
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What was the primary goal of the British Empire in the Gulf region during the 19th century?
What was the primary goal of the British Empire in the Gulf region during the 19th century?
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Which of the following accurately describes the political structure in Arab states like Kuwait and Qatar prior to significant oil discoveries?
Which of the following accurately describes the political structure in Arab states like Kuwait and Qatar prior to significant oil discoveries?
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How did the Ottoman Empire influence the Gulf region during its control?
How did the Ottoman Empire influence the Gulf region during its control?
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What marked the end of British hegemony in the Gulf region?
What marked the end of British hegemony in the Gulf region?
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Which two regions does the intercontinental position of the Gulf primarily connect?
Which two regions does the intercontinental position of the Gulf primarily connect?
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