Quiz: United Arab Emirates
What was the capital?
- Abu Dhabi
- Maseru
- Apia
- Bamako
Answer
Abu Dhabi — Capital: Abu Dhabi.
When was United Arab Emirates founded?
- 2 December 1971, federation formed after British withdrawal
- 11 February 1929, by the Lateran Treaties with Italy
- 4 October 1966, independence from Britain
- 12 October 1968, independence from Spain
Answer
2 December 1971, federation formed after British withdrawal — Founded: 2 December 1971, federation formed after British withdrawal.
What form of government does United Arab Emirates have?
- Federal monarchy; each emirate has its own ruler
- Parliamentary republic; the Althing, founded in 930, is among the oldest parliaments in the world
- Constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament
- Semi presidential republic; chronic coups
Answer
Federal monarchy; each emirate has its own ruler — Government: Federal monarchy; each emirate has its own ruler.
True or false: The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the Persian Gulf, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- True
- False
Answer
True — True. The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the Persian Gulf, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.