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The UAE consists of eight emirates.
False
The seventh emirate, Ras al Khaimah, joined the federation on 10 February 1972.
True
The UAE was founded as a federation after French armed forces left the region.
False
The seven sheikdoms of the UAE were formerly known as the Trucial States.
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Artifacts uncovered in the UAE show a history spanning over 100,000 years.
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The UAE has no historical evidence of trade with other regions.
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The Islamic era saw the area emerge as an important centre for trade, mainly around the ports of Julfar, Dibba, and Khor Fakkan.
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The British sacking of Ras Al Khaimah in 1809 and 1819 resulted in a decline in regional conflict.
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The General Maritime Treaty of 1820 led to peace and prosperity along the coast of the Trucial States.
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The incursions and battles along the coast were mainly between the Trucial Coast communities and Indian traders.
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The decision to found a Federation in early 1968 was primarily made by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Dubai.
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Bahrain and Qatar eventually decided to join the Union of Arab Emirates.
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