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Where was Shaykh Ahmad bin Ali born?

Doha

Who became the crown prince in 1960?

Shaykh Khalifa bin Hamad

What was a result of the increased financial resources in Qatar?

Major administrative and executive developments

What was cancelled in 1960?

<p>The position of British advisor to the Shaykh</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became the Director of the General Government in 1962?

<p>Dr. Hassan Kamil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was issued in 1970?

<p>An organic law</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Qatar gain political independence from the British?

<p>1971</p> Signup and view all the answers

What position was terminated in 1971 after Qatar gained independence?

<p>The British political agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered in Qatar in 1971, increasing revenue?

<p>New oilfields</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization did Qatar join in 1971 after gaining independence?

<p>The Arab League</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has sovereignty and ultimate authority over the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government in Qatar?

<p>The Ruler (the Emir)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became the legal advisor to the government in 1960?

<p>Dr. Hassan Kamil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1962, chaired by Dr. Hassan Kamil, and supervised by the Crown Prince and the Ruler’s deputy?

<p>The Higher Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many government agencies existed by the beginning of the 1970s?

<p>33</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as the head of the judiciary in Qatar in 1941?

<p>Shaykh Abdullah bin Zayd Al Mahmoud</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was established in the late 1960s to handle foreign affairs?

<p>The Foreign Affairs Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who established and chaired a Sharia court in Doha?

<p>Shaykh Abdullah bin Zayd</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Dubai Agreement in 1968?

<p>To create a United Arab Federation in the Gulf</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Qatar National Bank (QNB) founded?

<p>1964</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British government decide to withdraw from Qatar before 1971?

<p>Due to the increased presence of the US and its oil concessions in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first offshore field developed in Qatar?

<p>Idd al-Shargi Field</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Qatar Dubai Currency Council?

<p>To issue a new currency in Qatar and Dubai</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the creation of the Labor Court in 1962?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the court that was abolished in 1970 and replaced by a regular Qatari circuit court?

<p>Municipal Affairs Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the creation of the Qatar Currency Agency in 1973?

<p>To replace the Qatar Dubai riyal with a new currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the organization that Qatar joined in 1961, a year after its establishment?

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

Why was the Federation project terminated?

<p>Due to competition between federation members</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Qatar's basic law (constitution) issued?

<p>2 July 1970</p> Signup and view all the answers

What international organization did Qatar join in 1963?

<p>Office devoted to boycotting Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was stipulated by Article 22 of the Temporary Basic Law?

<p>The rulership of the state is inherited within the Al Thani family</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many government agencies were changed into ministries on 28 May 1970?

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was announced by Shaykh Khalifa bin Hamad on 1 September 1971?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Qatar become a member of the Arab League?

<p>11 September 1971</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became the new Emir of Qatar on 22 February 1972?

<p>Shaykh Khalifa bin Hamad</p> Signup and view all the answers

For how many years was Qatar under British protection?

<p>55 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first cabinet created?

<p>28 May 1970</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shaykh Ahmad bin Ali was born in 1920 in Saudi Arabia.

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

Shaykh Khalifa bin Hamad became the Emir of Qatar in 1960.

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

Qatar became more isolated from larger Arab society during Shaykh Ahmad bin Ali's reign.

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

The position of British advisor to the Shaykh was terminated in 1961.

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

Dr. Hassan Kamil became the Director of the General Government in 1961.

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

Qatar's Organic Law was issued in 1971.

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

Shaykh Abdullah bin Zayd established and chaired a Sharia court in Doha.

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

The first offshore field developed in Qatar was Maydan Mahzam.

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

Qatar joined OPEC in 1963, two years after its establishment in Baghdad.

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

The Qatar Dubai Currency Council issued a new currency in 1965.

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

The British government decided to withdraw from Qatar before 1970.

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

The Labor Court was created in 1961 to deal with the expansion of government agencies.

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

The Qatar National Bank (QNB) was founded in 1965.

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

The Traffic Court was established in 1969.

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

The British political agent's court was abolished in 1970 and its jurisdiction went to Qatari courts.

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

The Municipal Affairs court was established in 1967 to deal with cases related to facilities and building codes.

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

Qatar's participation in international organizations started after independence in 1971.

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

The Temporary Basic Law of 1970 was issued on May 28, 1970.

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

The Emir of Qatar has legislative authority.

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

Qatar's independence from Britain was declared on September 3, 1970.

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

The Basic Law of 1970 stated that Qatar is a Western democratic country.

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

The 1916 protection treaty between Qatar and Britain was cancelled in 1970.

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

Qatar joined the United Nations on September 1, 1971.

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

The Ruler of Qatar has ultimate authority over the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government.

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

The first cabinet met on May 28, 1970.

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

Qatar was a member of the Arab League before 1971.

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

Qatar obtained political independence from the British in 1970

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

The Crown Prince is responsible for issuing administrative decisions and regulations

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

The first Minister of Finance was appointed in 1961

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

A higher administration for government agencies was established in 1960

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

The Judicial Authority was based on written regulations and laws before oil was discovered

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

Shaykh Abdullah bin Jassim established a Sharia court in Doha

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

The Foreign Affairs Department was established in 1960

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

The government agencies were formed for infrastructure, social services, health, and education projects

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

Qatar joined the Arab League before gaining independence from the British

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

Shaykh Khalifa bin Hamad was the Ruler of Qatar in the 1960s

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

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