Chapter 1

Question 1

What are 5 requirements for a national state to be properly established?

Answer 1

• A territory.
• A population.
• An Authority.
• A fundamental infrastructure.
• A social contract with the citizens.

Question 2

Who are the 2 that initiated the UAE union?

Answer 2

Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum

Question 3

When did the UAE union form?

Answer 3

December 2nd, 1971

Question 4

Which emirate joined the union last? and at what date?

Answer 4

Ras Al Khaimah, on February 10th, 1972.

Question 5

Which 2 emirates rejected joining the UAE union and chose independence?

Answer 5

Qatar and Bahrain

Question 6

What are 3 key features of the UAE constitution?

Answer 6

• The federal structure: 2 levels, federal and local.
• The federal authorities.
• Local Governments authority.

Question 7

What are 3 components of the Emirati national identity?

Answer 7

• Culture
• Language
• Religion

Question 8

List 3 characteristics of the emirati personality:

Answer 8

• Generosity.
• Gratitude.
• Conservatism.