UAE History Timeline

When was the UAE formed?

• December 2, 1971

• November 2, 1971

• January 2, 1971

• March 2, 1971

In which year was oil discovered in the UAE?

• 1980

• 1960

• 1970

• 1950

How many Emirates were united to form the UAE?

• Ten

• Five

• Seven

• Three

Who are considered the Founding Fathers of the UAE?

• Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and other rulers of the Emirates

• Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, and other rulers of the Emirates

• Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, and other rulers of the Emirates

• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and other rulers of the Emirates

What date is celebrated as the National Day of the UAE?

• January 1st

• March 17th

• December 2nd

• November 11th

What event led to the formation of the UAE?

• Formation of the European Union

• Discovery of oil reserves

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Joining of seven emirates

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

• Sharjah

• Fujairah

• Dubai

• Abu Dhabi

Who played a key role in the union of the Emirates?

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

• Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

• Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

What major infrastructure project was initiated in the UAE for modernization?

• Sharjah Tram

• Ras Al Khaimah Cable Car

• Dubai Metro

• Abu Dhabi Monorail

What is the significance of December 2nd in the UAE?

• UAE Independence Day

• UAE Founding Day

• UAE Unity Day

• UAE National Day