Country

Question 1

Which family rules Qatar?

Answer 1

Al Thani family

Question 2

Who is current ruler of Qatar?

Answer 2

The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (Sheikh Tamim)

Question 3

Indepence of Qatar

Answer 3

On September 1st, 1971 from British Empire

Question 4

Qatar before Indepence

Answer 4

-The Qatari peninsula was unified in 1878 by Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani
-In 1916 reconciled as 9th Emirate by British Empire
-Until 1971 remained as a British Protectorate

Question 5

Qatar Flag

Answer 5

-White and maroon with a serrated vertical divide
-The nine-pointed serrated edge signifies Qatar as the ninth member of the “reconciled emirates”
-Qatar maroon, is a nod to the country’s role in the purple dye industry on Al Khor Island

Question 6

Qatar Population

Answer 6

-Lowest female percentage in the world: 24.7%
-Population is 2.8 million but only 15% Locals

Question 7

Geography

Answer 7

-Basically a peninsula
-2nd flattest country in the world
-Highest point 338ft

Question 8

Famous food of Qatar

Answer 8

-Majboos (maçbuus): Rice, chicken, , onion, tomatoes, spices

Question 9

History of Purple Dye

Answer 9

-Produced from shellfish
-Main area Al Khor (also known Purple) island

Question 10

Famous Architects Employed by Qatar

Answer 10

-I. M. Pei desgined Museum of Islamic Art (also designed Louvre glass pyramid)
-Jean Nouvel designed National Museum of Qatar as a desert rose

Question 11

Famous Companies Owned by Qatar

Answer 11

-Paris Saint Germain football club
-QNB Bank (Qatari National Bank)
-Real estate agencies in London and Paris
-AlJazeera
-BeIN Sports
-IAG