Summative Assessment on USA and UAE History

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates?

• Abu Dhabi

• Dubai

• Sharjah

• Ras Al Khaimah

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• St. Augustine

How does the UAE's history compare to that of the United States in terms of colonization and economic development?

• Both countries were colonized by European powers and relied on natural resources for economic development.

• The UAE was never colonized, unlike the United States, and its economic development was not dependent on natural resources.

• The United States was colonized by Middle Eastern powers, while the UAE was colonized by European powers.

• The UAE's history is not comparable to that of the United States.

Which natural resource played a significant role in the development of the UAE's economy before the discovery of oil?

• Gold

• Silver

• Pearls

• Diamonds

What is the term used to describe the period when European countries began establishing colonies in the Americas?

• Exploration

• Colonization

• Independence

• Settlement

Which European country was the first to establish permanent settlements in what is now the United States?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Which Emirate in the UAE was the first to discover oil commercially?

• Abu Dhabi

• Dubai

• Sharjah

• Ras Al Khaimah

What is the traditional form of housing in the UAE?

• Bedouin Tents

• Apartments

• Villas

• Bungalows

Which body of water is the UAE located on?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Red Sea

• Arabian Sea