Topic 1. A Historic-geographical introduction to Bahrain Quiz

Question 1

99.7% of the total population of Bahrain are Muslims.
Answer: ❌ False

Question 2

Bahrain was called the land of:
Answer: ✅ D. Immortality

Question 3

Bahrain was declared independent from the United Kingdom on the
Answer: ✅ A. 14th of August 1971

Question 4

Excavations and historic evidence prove Dilmun to be a commercial hub and a sea transit point between East and West.
Answer: ✅ True

Question 5

Males are much more than females in the total population of Bahrain, but the numbers of males and females are balanced for Bahraini citizens.
Answer: ✅ True

Question 6

The Kingdom of Bahrain had a total population of 1,504,365 (38% are citizens)
Answer: ❌ False

Question 7

Dilmun along major lines of communication with its natural wealth laid the foundation for an important marketplace as early as the
Answer: ✅ C. 3rd millennium BC

Question 8

Bahrain has roots deep in the past, going back to more than
Answer: ✅ C. 5000 years

Question 9

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an independent Arab-Islamic country based on an archipelago centrally situated in the southern shores of the Arabian Gulf. It comprises more than 84 islands and shoals (natural & artificial) lying in 2 main groups. Bahrain Island represents about 80% of the total land area amounting to 786.5 square kilometers. The Territorial water area amounts to 7482.5 square kilometers. The surface of Bahrain is generally flat, and its highest peak is Jabal Al-Dukhan, which rises 134 meters above sea level.
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Question 10

Bahrain's weather is always hot and humid.
Answer: ❌ False

Question 11

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In the fourth century BC, Nearchus, a general in the army of Alexander the Great, explored Bahrain, when it was known by the Greek name Tylos. Greek writer Pliny commented on Tylos’ beautiful pearls in his writing in the first century AD. During the Tylos civilization, Bahrain became influenced by the Hellenistic culture, as evidenced by archaeological finds, especially statues and coins. Tylos established trade relations with surrounding civilizations, and its economy was based on shipbuilding, fishing, and the export of dates, pearls, and some agricultural products.

In the 3rd or 4th centuries AD, many people living in Bahrain adopted the Christian faith. Nestorian Church records show that Bahrain was an established seat of its religion prior to and during the early years of Islam. Prior to the emergence of Islam (beginning of the 7th century), the island of Bahrain was known as Awal, while the name Bahrain applied to the region located in the east of the Arabian Peninsula from Basra in the north to the borders of Oman in the south.

Question 12

The natural resources of Bahrain are:
Answer: ✅ B. All options are correct

Question 13

Shaikh ....................... came into power in December 16, 1961, and is considered one of the pioneer Arab leaders who built their countries based on justice and stability.
Answer: ✅ A. Isa bin Salman

Question 14

Bahrain's incomes flourished in the early days of Islam, and it provided generous financial support to the Muslim treasury.
Answer: ✅ True

Question 15

People of Bahrain voted in the poll organized under the United Nations that Bahrain is an independent Arab state ruled by Al Khalifa in
Answer: ✅ 1970

Question 16

HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa came into reign in 1999, and the constitutional monarchy declared in 2002.
Answer: ✅ True

Question 17

Bahrain was a vital link between civilizations, such as the Phoenicians in Mesopotamia, the Nile Valley in Ancient Egypt, and the Indus Valley in Levant.
Answer: ❌ False

Question 18

Bahrain was conquered by “Ahmed Al Fateh” in
Answer: ✅ 1783

Question 19

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an independent Arab-Islamic country based on an island centrally situated in the southern shores of the Arabian Gulf, to the east of Saudi Arabia and north of Qatar.
Answer: ❌ False

Question 20

The transition periods are important in two aspects — October/November (cool air replaces late summer calm) and April/May (spring “sarrayat” storms).
Answer: ✅ True

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