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Quiz: Qatar

  1. What was the capital?

    • Doha
    • Astana
    • Apia
    • Riyadh
    Answer

    Doha — Capital: Doha.

  2. When was Qatar founded?

    • 3 September 1971, independence from Britain
    • 6 December 1917, independence declared from Russia
    • 21 March 1990, independence from South African rule
    • 22 September 1960, independence from France
    Answer

    3 September 1971, independence from Britain — Founded: 3 September 1971, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Qatar have?

    • Constitutional monarchy under the emir
    • Tynwald parliament with an elected House of Keys; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    • Presidential republic in free association with America
    • Elected governor and legislature under the Revised Organic Act of 1954; one nonvoting delegate sits in the United States House of Representatives
    Answer

    Constitutional monarchy under the emir — Government: Constitutional monarchy under the emir.

  4. True or false: Qatar is a small, immensely wealthy emirate on the Persian Gulf.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Qatar is a small, immensely wealthy emirate on the Persian Gulf.