I. Introduction + II- Persian Gulf history before the oil era
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Which country was the first to discover oil in the Gulf region?

  • Bahrain (correct)
  • Iran
  • Kuwait
  • Saudi Arabia
  • What percentage of the world’s oil is transported through the Strait of Hormuz?

  • 20%
  • 40% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 50%
  • Which empire was the first European power to establish influence in the Gulf region during the 16th century?

  • Spanish Empire
  • British Empire
  • Portuguese Empire (correct)
  • Ottoman Empire
  • What significant event occurred in the Gulf region in 1961?

    <p>Kuwait’s independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization do the Persian Gulf states influence through their oil resources?

    <p>OPEC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the British Empire in the Gulf region during the 19th century?

    <p>To secure control over trade and security through treaties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the political structure in Arab states like Kuwait and Qatar prior to significant oil discoveries?

    <p>A tribe-based political structure with sheikhdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Ottoman Empire influence the Gulf region during its control?

    <p>It expanded influence indirectly while countering European encroachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of British hegemony in the Gulf region?

    <p>The independence of Kuwait in 1961 and withdrawal by 1971</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two regions does the intercontinental position of the Gulf primarily connect?

    <p>North-South and East-West trade routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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