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When was the first oil export from Abu Dhabi?
When was the first oil export from Abu Dhabi?
1962
When did the emirates create the United Arab Emirates?
When did the emirates create the United Arab Emirates?
1971
What organization proclaimed an oil embargo in 1973?
What organization proclaimed an oil embargo in 1973?
In 1980-88, there was a war between ______ and Iran.
In 1980-88, there was a war between ______ and Iran.
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What is the term used for a territory that is completely surrounded by the territory of another state?
What is the term used for a territory that is completely surrounded by the territory of another state?
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What is the term used for a part of a state that is geographically separated from the main part by the territory of one or more states?
What is the term used for a part of a state that is geographically separated from the main part by the territory of one or more states?
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What is the maximum extent of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claimed by coastal states?
What is the maximum extent of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claimed by coastal states?
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The General Maritime Treaty of 1820 banned all forms of slavery in the Persian Gulf.
The General Maritime Treaty of 1820 banned all forms of slavery in the Persian Gulf.
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The 1853 Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace prohibited any act of aggression at sea and required the rulers to submit disputes or acts of aggression to the ________.
The 1853 Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace prohibited any act of aggression at sea and required the rulers to submit disputes or acts of aggression to the ________.
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What year did the first export of oil from Abu Dhabi take place?
What year did the first export of oil from Abu Dhabi take place?
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When did the rulers of the emirates create the United Arab Emirates?
When did the rulers of the emirates create the United Arab Emirates?
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Who was chosen as the first President of the United Arab Emirates?
Who was chosen as the first President of the United Arab Emirates?
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Dubai grew primarily due to oil resources.
Dubai grew primarily due to oil resources.
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In 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (____) proclaimed an oil embargo.
In 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (____) proclaimed an oil embargo.
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What is the purpose of the General Maritime Treaty of 1820?
What is the purpose of the General Maritime Treaty of 1820?
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Which emirate had a dispute known as the Buraimi incident?
Which emirate had a dispute known as the Buraimi incident?
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The Buraimi incident eventually led to a peaceful settlement between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The Buraimi incident eventually led to a peaceful settlement between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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The British Royal Navy & British East India Company attacked Ras Al Khaimah in ____. (year)
The British Royal Navy & British East India Company attacked Ras Al Khaimah in ____. (year)
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What geographical feature dominates most of the south and west of the UAE?
What geographical feature dominates most of the south and west of the UAE?
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When was the first export of oil from Abu Dhabi?
When was the first export of oil from Abu Dhabi?
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When was the first export of oil from Dubai?
When was the first export of oil from Dubai?
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What proclamation was made by OAPEC members in October 1973?
What proclamation was made by OAPEC members in October 1973?
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Dubai grew and developed primarily due to the oil industry.
Dubai grew and developed primarily due to the oil industry.
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What is the purpose of dividing into groups focusing on one emirate?
What is the purpose of dividing into groups focusing on one emirate?
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What is an enclave and exclave in political geography?
What is an enclave and exclave in political geography?
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_______ is the largest sand desert in the world located in the south and west of the UAE.
_______ is the largest sand desert in the world located in the south and west of the UAE.
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The General Maritime Treaty of 1820 prohibited piracy in the Persian Gulf.
The General Maritime Treaty of 1820 prohibited piracy in the Persian Gulf.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Emirates Society
- The course covers the introduction to Emirates society, focusing on geography, history, and key terms.
- The study notes are divided into blocks, with the first block covering the foundation knowledge of Emirates society.
Geography
- The UAE is located in Southeastern Arabia, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Oman.
- Important geographical features include:
- Coast-inlets
- Mountains (Hajar mountains)
- Sabkha (salt-encrusted, low-lying mud-flats)
- Gravel plains
- Desert (Empty Quarter)
History
- Pre-ancient history: Mesopotamian cities were built near the coast, and subsequent river sedimentation built a large delta.
- Ancient history: The region was known as the 'Pirate Coast' due to piracy claims.
- 1809: The British Royal Navy and British East India Company attacked Ras Al Khaimah.
- 1820: The General Maritime Treaty was signed, prohibiting piracy in the Persian Gulf, banning some forms of slavery, and requiring ships to be registered with British forces.
- 1853: The Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace was signed, prohibiting acts of aggression at sea and establishing the British Resident as an arbitrator.
- 1892: The Exclusive Treaty Agreement was signed, making Britain responsible for the external affairs and defense of the rulers.
Life in the Emirates
- Pearl diving was an important industry, making Abu Dhabi rich.
- Agriculture, fishing, and animal husbandry were also important.
- The precarious desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) affected agriculture.
Oil History
- The first oil company teams conducted geological surveys in the 1930s.
- Oil exploration agreements were finalized in Ras al-Khaimah, Umm al-Qaiwain, and Ajman between 1945-1951.
- The first export of oil from Abu Dhabi was in 1962, and from Dubai in 1969.
Formation of the UAE
- 1968: Britain announced its intention to withdraw from the Gulf region.
- 1968: The rulers of Dubai and Abu Dhabi reached an in-principal agreement to form a union.
- 1971: The United Arab Emirates was formed, with Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan as the first UAE President.
Key Terms
- Society: Human relationships from small groups to large systems.
- Culture: Knowledge shared by members of these groups and systems, reflected in customs, values, laws, arts, technologies, and artefacts.
- Power: The ability or capacity to influence or persuade others to a point of view or action.
- Authority: The rights to make decisions and to determine, adjudicate or settle issues and disputes in society.
- Identity: The sense of self formed over time from a personal, social, and cultural level.
- Gender: Socially constructed differences between females and males.
- Social stratification: The allocation of individuals and groups according to various social hierarchies of differing power, status, or prestige.
Introduction to Emirates Society
- The course covers the introduction to Emirates society, focusing on geography, history, and key terms.
- The study notes are divided into blocks, with the first block covering the foundation knowledge of Emirates society.
Geography
- The UAE is located in Southeastern Arabia, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Oman.
- Important geographical features include:
- Coast-inlets
- Mountains (Hajar mountains)
- Sabkha (salt-encrusted, low-lying mud-flats)
- Gravel plains
- Desert (Empty Quarter)
History
- Pre-ancient history: Mesopotamian cities were built near the coast, and subsequent river sedimentation built a large delta.
- Ancient history: The region was known as the 'Pirate Coast' due to piracy claims.
- 1809: The British Royal Navy and British East India Company attacked Ras Al Khaimah.
- 1820: The General Maritime Treaty was signed, prohibiting piracy in the Persian Gulf, banning some forms of slavery, and requiring ships to be registered with British forces.
- 1853: The Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace was signed, prohibiting acts of aggression at sea and establishing the British Resident as an arbitrator.
- 1892: The Exclusive Treaty Agreement was signed, making Britain responsible for the external affairs and defense of the rulers.
Life in the Emirates
- Pearl diving was an important industry, making Abu Dhabi rich.
- Agriculture, fishing, and animal husbandry were also important.
- The precarious desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) affected agriculture.
Oil History
- The first oil company teams conducted geological surveys in the 1930s.
- Oil exploration agreements were finalized in Ras al-Khaimah, Umm al-Qaiwain, and Ajman between 1945-1951.
- The first export of oil from Abu Dhabi was in 1962, and from Dubai in 1969.
Formation of the UAE
- 1968: Britain announced its intention to withdraw from the Gulf region.
- 1968: The rulers of Dubai and Abu Dhabi reached an in-principal agreement to form a union.
- 1971: The United Arab Emirates was formed, with Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan as the first UAE President.
Key Terms
- Society: Human relationships from small groups to large systems.
- Culture: Knowledge shared by members of these groups and systems, reflected in customs, values, laws, arts, technologies, and artefacts.
- Power: The ability or capacity to influence or persuade others to a point of view or action.
- Authority: The rights to make decisions and to determine, adjudicate or settle issues and disputes in society.
- Identity: The sense of self formed over time from a personal, social, and cultural level.
- Gender: Socially constructed differences between females and males.
- Social stratification: The allocation of individuals and groups according to various social hierarchies of differing power, status, or prestige.
Introduction to Emirates Society
- The course covers the introduction to Emirates society, focusing on geography, history, and key terms.
- The study notes are divided into blocks, with the first block covering the foundation knowledge of Emirates society.
Geography
- The UAE is located in Southeastern Arabia, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Oman.
- Important geographical features include:
- Coast-inlets
- Mountains (Hajar mountains)
- Sabkha (salt-encrusted, low-lying mud-flats)
- Gravel plains
- Desert (Empty Quarter)
History
- Pre-ancient history: Mesopotamian cities were built near the coast, and subsequent river sedimentation built a large delta.
- Ancient history: The region was known as the 'Pirate Coast' due to piracy claims.
- 1809: The British Royal Navy and British East India Company attacked Ras Al Khaimah.
- 1820: The General Maritime Treaty was signed, prohibiting piracy in the Persian Gulf, banning some forms of slavery, and requiring ships to be registered with British forces.
- 1853: The Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace was signed, prohibiting acts of aggression at sea and establishing the British Resident as an arbitrator.
- 1892: The Exclusive Treaty Agreement was signed, making Britain responsible for the external affairs and defense of the rulers.
Life in the Emirates
- Pearl diving was an important industry, making Abu Dhabi rich.
- Agriculture, fishing, and animal husbandry were also important.
- The precarious desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) affected agriculture.
Oil History
- The first oil company teams conducted geological surveys in the 1930s.
- Oil exploration agreements were finalized in Ras al-Khaimah, Umm al-Qaiwain, and Ajman between 1945-1951.
- The first export of oil from Abu Dhabi was in 1962, and from Dubai in 1969.
Formation of the UAE
- 1968: Britain announced its intention to withdraw from the Gulf region.
- 1968: The rulers of Dubai and Abu Dhabi reached an in-principal agreement to form a union.
- 1971: The United Arab Emirates was formed, with Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan as the first UAE President.
Key Terms
- Society: Human relationships from small groups to large systems.
- Culture: Knowledge shared by members of these groups and systems, reflected in customs, values, laws, arts, technologies, and artefacts.
- Power: The ability or capacity to influence or persuade others to a point of view or action.
- Authority: The rights to make decisions and to determine, adjudicate or settle issues and disputes in society.
- Identity: The sense of self formed over time from a personal, social, and cultural level.
- Gender: Socially constructed differences between females and males.
- Social stratification: The allocation of individuals and groups according to various social hierarchies of differing power, status, or prestige.
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Explore the fundamentals of Emirates society, covering its geography, history, and key terms. Study notes are divided into blocks, starting with foundation knowledge.
