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Quiz: Oman

  1. What was the capital?

    • Muscat
    • Kyiv
    • Bishkek
    • Yaren, the de facto capital
    Answer

    Muscat — Capital: Muscat.

  2. When was Oman founded?

    • 1744, Ahmad bin Said elected imam, founding the Al Said dynasty
    • 12 October 1968, independence from Spain
    • 20 August 1991, independence restored; first independent 1918 to 1940
    • 7 June 1905, the union with Sweden dissolved; independence confirmed by referendum
    Answer

    1744, Ahmad bin Said elected imam, founding the Al Said dynasty — Founded: 1744, Ahmad bin Said elected imam, founding the Al Said dynasty.

  3. What form of government does Oman have?

    • Absolute monarchy under the sultan
    • Federal parliamentary republic
    • Federal presidential republic in free association with America
    • Presidential republic under authoritarian one man rule
    Answer

    Absolute monarchy under the sultan — Government: Absolute monarchy under the sultan.

  4. True or false: Oman is a sultanate on the southeastern coast of Arabia.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Oman is a sultanate on the southeastern coast of Arabia.