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What was the date of Emir Khalifa's inaugural radio announcement?
What was the date of Emir Khalifa's inaugural radio announcement?
- 22 February 1972 (correct)
- May 1972
- 23 April 1972
- 19 April 1972
What was the main purpose of the Majlis al-Shoura?
What was the main purpose of the Majlis al-Shoura?
- To discuss and vote on laws proposed by the ministry council (correct)
- To appoint the President and Vice President of the country
- To oversee the executive branch of government
- To manage the country's public budget
What was established on 23 April 1972?
What was established on 23 April 1972?
- The legislative branch of government
- The Shura Council (Majlis al-Shoura) (correct)
- The executive branch of government
- The judicial branch of government
What was one of the key aspects of Emir Khalifa's development plan?
What was one of the key aspects of Emir Khalifa's development plan?
How many parts did the 1972 constitution have?
How many parts did the 1972 constitution have?
What was the main purpose of the Emir's speech at the first Majlis Shura convening?
What was the main purpose of the Emir's speech at the first Majlis Shura convening?
What was Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa appointed as in 1972?
What was Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa appointed as in 1972?
Who is the president of Qatar University?
Who is the president of Qatar University?
What was the goal of Qatar University?
What was the goal of Qatar University?
What was established in 1975 to promote media services?
What was established in 1975 to promote media services?
What was the main goal of the Qatar Public Petrol Foundation?
What was the main goal of the Qatar Public Petrol Foundation?
What was discovered in 1971 in Qatar?
What was discovered in 1971 in Qatar?
What was established in 1977 to produce electricity and water?
What was established in 1977 to produce electricity and water?
What is the national currency of Qatar?
What is the national currency of Qatar?
What was established in 1972 to provide support for agricultural production?
What was established in 1972 to provide support for agricultural production?
What is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
What is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
Where was the GCC established on 25-26 May, 1981?
Where was the GCC established on 25-26 May, 1981?
What was one of the major goals of the GCC?
What was one of the major goals of the GCC?
What was Qatar's policy in addition to establishing a military power?
What was Qatar's policy in addition to establishing a military power?
What did Emir Khalifa do in 1973 in solidarity with OPEC?
What did Emir Khalifa do in 1973 in solidarity with OPEC?
Who visited Qatar in 1979?
Who visited Qatar in 1979?
What was Emir Khalifa's policy towards other countries?
What was Emir Khalifa's policy towards other countries?
What was Emir Khalifa's focus on in his inaugural radio announcement?
What was Emir Khalifa's focus on in his inaugural radio announcement?
What was the significance of the constitution established on 19 April 1972?
What was the significance of the constitution established on 19 April 1972?
What is the role of the Majlis al-Shoura?
What is the role of the Majlis al-Shoura?
When did the Majlis Shura convene for the first time?
When did the Majlis Shura convene for the first time?
What was the focus of Emir Khalifa's development plan?
What was the focus of Emir Khalifa's development plan?
What is the purpose of the Shura Council?
What is the purpose of the Shura Council?
What was the primary objective of the GCC?
What was the primary objective of the GCC?
In which year did Emir Khalifa stop the export of petrol to the USA and Holland?
In which year did Emir Khalifa stop the export of petrol to the USA and Holland?
What was one of the key aspects of Qatar's policy towards other countries?
What was one of the key aspects of Qatar's policy towards other countries?
What organization did Qatar become a member of in solidarity with Arab countries?
What organization did Qatar become a member of in solidarity with Arab countries?
Who visited Qatar in 1979?
Who visited Qatar in 1979?
What was the main priority of Qatar's foreign policy?
What was the main priority of Qatar's foreign policy?
What was Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani appointed as?
What was Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani appointed as?
What was the main goal of the education system during the era of Emir Khalifa?
What was the main goal of the education system during the era of Emir Khalifa?
What was established in 1973 as the School of Education for both men and women?
What was established in 1973 as the School of Education for both men and women?
What was the main purpose of the Qatar News Agency established in 1975?
What was the main purpose of the Qatar News Agency established in 1975?
Who appoints the Heir Apparent?
Who appoints the Heir Apparent?
What was established in 1972 to provide support for agricultural production?
What was established in 1972 to provide support for agricultural production?
What was discovered in 1971 in Qatar?
What was discovered in 1971 in Qatar?
What was the goal of the Qatar University?
What was the goal of the Qatar University?
What was established in 1977 to produce electricity and water?
What was established in 1977 to produce electricity and water?
What is the national currency of Qatar?
What is the national currency of Qatar?
Emir Khalifa was inaugurated on 22 February 1971.
Emir Khalifa was inaugurated on 22 February 1971.
Emir Khalifa's inaugural radio announcement emphasized on national income being a part of the private budget.
Emir Khalifa's inaugural radio announcement emphasized on national income being a part of the private budget.
The constitution established on 19 April 1972 had 6 parts and 70 paragraphs.
The constitution established on 19 April 1972 had 6 parts and 70 paragraphs.
The Majlis al-Shoura was established to aid the Emir and represent the country.
The Majlis al-Shoura was established to aid the Emir and represent the country.
Emir Khalifa's development plan focused on establishing a military power.
Emir Khalifa's development plan focused on establishing a military power.
The Shura Council was established to oversee public projects and discuss state matters.
The Shura Council was established to oversee public projects and discuss state matters.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was established on 25-26 May, 1980.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was established on 25-26 May, 1980.
Emir Khalifa bin Hamad signed the GCC into existence in Abu-Dhabi.
Emir Khalifa bin Hamad signed the GCC into existence in Abu-Dhabi.
Qatar's policy was to establish military power only for sea defense of these countries.
Qatar's policy was to establish military power only for sea defense of these countries.
Qatar is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Qatar is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Emir Khalifa stopped the export of petrol to the USA and Holland in 1974.
Emir Khalifa stopped the export of petrol to the USA and Holland in 1974.
The GCC consists of only five member states.
The GCC consists of only five member states.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa was appointed as the Heir Apparent in 1972.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa was appointed as the Heir Apparent in 1972.
Qatar University was established in 1973.
Qatar University was established in 1973.
The Emir appoints the Heir Apparent without the approval of the Al-Thani family.
The Emir appoints the Heir Apparent without the approval of the Al-Thani family.
Sheikh Khalifa was the president of Qatar University.
Sheikh Khalifa was the president of Qatar University.
The Qatar News Agency was established in 1972.
The Qatar News Agency was established in 1972.
Qatar became the owner of its petrol wealth in 1971.
Qatar became the owner of its petrol wealth in 1971.
Television broadcasting started in Qatar in 1968.
Television broadcasting started in Qatar in 1968.
The Ministry of Industry and Public Works was established to promote media services.
The Ministry of Industry and Public Works was established to promote media services.
Natural gas was discovered in Qatar in 1972.
Natural gas was discovered in Qatar in 1972.
The national currency of Qatar is the US dollar.
The national currency of Qatar is the US dollar.
Study Notes
Here are the study notes:
Emir Khalifa's Era
- Inauguration on 22 February 1972
- Emphasis on development and raise on salaries for public employees, including the disabled, retired, widowed, and orphaned
- Establishment of the Majlis al-Shoura to aid the Emir and represent the country
- A constitution was established on 19 April 1972 with 5 parts and 71 paragraphs, incorporating principles of economic, political, social, and educational development
Government and Politics
- The Emir appoints the ministers of the state
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa was appointed as head of the army in 1972
- Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani was head of police
- Heir Apparent: appointed by the Emir, needs Al-Thani family approval by majority vote
- Hamad bin Khalifa was appointed Heir Apparent on 31 May 1977 and Minister of Defense
Education
- Development of schools, including night schools for men working during the day and schools for women and elderly men and women
- A school system was built from primary school to university
- Qatar University was established in 1973 as the School of Education for both men and women
- Qatar University was officially established in 1977 and opened in 1985
- Goal of education: to train skilled cadres who will work to develop the country
Media and Press
- A special ministry for press and culture was established
- Newspapers: Al-Arab (est. 1972), Al-Raya, Al-Watan, and Al-Sharq
- Periodicals: Al-Doha, Al-Aruba, and Al-Ahad
- Qatar News Agency was established in 1975
- Radio was established in 1968 and improved in 1972
- Television (TV) broadcasting started in August 1970 (B&W) and in 1974 (color)
National Economy
- Petrol: Qatar Public Petrol Foundation was established to supervise excavation, prediction, transportation, and selling of petrol products
- Gas was discovered in 1971 in Qatar at Ras al-Ghas in the North
- Excavation of gas offshore started in 1984
- Qatar signed agreements with companies for buying liquid gas
- Production industries: diversifying the economy by focusing on alternative sources of income
- CAPCO: chemical factory and industry
- QASCO: iron and concrete works
- Cement and aluminum production started in 1974
- Petrol refinery opened in 1975 in Mesaiad
- Ministry of Industry and Public Works was established as a think tank for industrial development
- Farming: Ministry of Country and Agriculture was established in 1972 to provide support for agricultural production
- Electricity production plant was opened in 1977 to produce electricity and water in the Gulf
- National currency: Qatari Riyal was founded in 1973
Foreign Policy
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Qatar was part of GCC based on tribal, linguistic, religious, and historical ties with other Gulf states
- GCC was established on 25-26 May 1981
- Relations with Arab and foreign nations: commitment to Arab affairs and international solidarity with Arab countries
- Membership in OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Export Countries)
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Test your knowledge about the reign of Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani in Qatar, including his inaugural announcements, laws, and institutions. Learn about the significant changes he introduced during his era.
