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Questions and Answers
Which country was the first to discover oil in the Gulf region?
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?
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?
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?
What significant event occurred in the Gulf region in 1961?
Which organization do the Persian Gulf states influence through their oil resources?
Which organization do the Persian Gulf states influence through their oil resources?
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?
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?
How did the Ottoman Empire influence the Gulf region during its control?
How did the Ottoman Empire influence the Gulf region during its control?
What marked the end of British hegemony in the Gulf region?
What marked the end of British hegemony in the Gulf region?
Which two regions does the intercontinental position of the Gulf primarily connect?
Which two regions does the intercontinental position of the Gulf primarily connect?
Flashcards
Gulf Region Oil Significance
Gulf Region Oil Significance
The Gulf region holds vast oil reserves, significantly impacting global energy markets and trade.
Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz
A crucial waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, carrying a large percentage of global oil.
British Hegemony in the Gulf
British Hegemony in the Gulf
The period when the British Empire exercised dominant control over trade and security in the region, especially between 1820-1971.
OPEC's Influence
OPEC's Influence
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Pre-Oil Gulf Politics
Pre-Oil Gulf Politics
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Gulf Region Oil Importance
Gulf Region Oil Importance
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Strait of Hormuz's role
Strait of Hormuz's role
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British Influence (1820-1971)
British Influence (1820-1971)
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Pre-Oil Gulf Politics
Pre-Oil Gulf Politics
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OPEC Power
OPEC Power
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