48 Questions
When did Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim become the ruler of Qatar?
July 17, 1913
What was the significance of 1913 in Qatar's history?
Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim became the ruler of Qatar
Which power emerged as a regional power in the early twentieth century?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
What happened to the Ottoman presence in the Arab Gulf in the early twentieth century?
It ended
When did Abd al-Aziz Al Saud capture Al-Ahsa?
1913
What was the duration of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim's rule in Qatar?
36 years
What was Sheikh Abdullah concerned about in 1913?
The increasing power of Abd al-Aziz al-Saud
What did the British aim to prevent through the Treaty of Darin?
Abd al-Aziz's expansion into Qatar
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Darin of 1915?
To prevent Abd al-Aziz from attacking Qatar and the Gulf emirates
What was the Treaty of 1916?
A policy of British protection over Qatar
Who signed the Treaty of 1916?
Sheikh Abdullah and Sir Percy Cox
What was one of the conditions of the Treaty of 1916?
Sheikh Abdullah would cooperate with the British to prevent the slave trade
Why did the British want to prevent other powers from influencing Qatar after the Ottoman forces left in 1915?
To maintain their interests in the Arab Gulf and protect their fleet during World War I
What led to the British opportunity to create a new agreement with Qatar in 1915?
The exit of the Ottoman forces from Doha
What was Sheikh Abdullah's primary goal with the Treaty of 1916?
To ensure the transition of power to his son, the crown prince Sheikh Hamad
Why was the region in a grave economic crisis during World War I?
Due to the global economic crisis caused by the war
What led to the British and American companies exploring the area?
The discovery of oil in Masjid Soliman in Iran
What was a consequence of the Ottoman forces' control over Qatar?
The British could not conclude an agreement with Qatar
What was Sheikh Abdullah's initial response to the British proposal to build an airport in Doha?
He rejected the proposal
Why did Sheikh Abdullah agree to build an airport in Rayyan?
He wanted protection from tribespeople who aimed to harm the country
When was the Doha airport established?
Early 1934
Who received the first British plane in Doha?
Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah
What was the purpose of the first British plane that landed in Doha?
To conduct oil exploration in Qatar
Why did the British want to establish an airport in Qatar?
To establish a strategic airbase in the region
What was the reason for the border disputes between Qatar and its neighbors?
The granting of the oil survey concession to the Anglo-Persian Oil Company
What was the outcome of the border crisis with Saudi Arabia in 1934?
The final drawing of boundaries in 2001
What was the impact of the Second World War on the oil exploration process in Qatar?
It stopped the process temporarily
When did the exporting of oil from Qatar start?
December 1949
What was the significance of 1949 in the history of Qatar?
The year the country began to benefit from oil
Which company was granted a concession for surveying Qatar’s offshore waters?
Superior Oil
The Anglo-Persian Oil Company was granted a concession to survey Qatar’s offshore waters.
False
The border crisis with Saudi Arabia lasted from 1934 to 2001.
True
The British government played a significant role in resolving the border disputes between Qatar and its neighbors.
False
The first signs of oil began to flow from Dukhan in 1949.
False
Qatar began to benefit from oil and entered a new phase of political, economic, and social development in 1949.
True
The Qatar Petroleum Company was a British company.
True
The American company found oil in Qatar's offshore waters in 1938.
False
The British company Qatar Petroleum was granted a concession for surveying Qatar's offshore waters.
False
Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdullah signed a new agreement with the British company in 1952.
False
The Anglo-Persian Oil Company operated in Qatar during World War II.
False
Qatar's economy deteriorated due to the halt in oil explorations from 1939 to 1949.
True
The new agreement signed in 1952 granted Qatar 50% of the profits from the oil company.
True
The United States was granted a concession for surveying Qatar’s offshore waters in 1935.
False
Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim successfully forced the British to allow the United States to enter the oil survey process in Qatar.
True
The British signed a new agreement with Qatar in 1935 due to the discovery of oil in the region.
True
The border disputes between Qatar and its neighbors were resolved in the early 20th century.
False
The economic crisis during World War I led to increased oil exploration in Qatar.
True
The Anglo-Persian Oil Company was granted a concession for surveying Qatar’s onshore waters.
False
This quiz explores Qatar's political development during the reign of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim from 1913 to 1949. It covers the emergence of new powers in the Gulf region, British policy towards Qatar, and the significance of the 1916 Treaty.
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