26 cardsGeneral Knowledge (Qatar)
Verified Facts 2
26 flashcards built from source-checked questions. Study material written for practice, not an official test.
PDF study sheet
Free account needed to save, copy or download. We bring you back here.
1 / 26
0 known
TermClick or press Space to flip
Complete the sentence about Lusail International Circuit with the correct year: The circuit hosted the 20th race of the ______ Formula One season, the inaugural edition of the Qatar Grand Prix.
GetMyMockTestQuestion side
Full list
Terms in this deck (26)
1
Complete the sentence about Lusail International Circuit with the correct year: The circuit hosted the 20th race of the ______ Formula One season, the inaugural edition of the Qatar Grand Prix.
2021. The circuit hosted the 20th race of the 2021 Formula One season, the inaugural edition of the Qatar Grand Prix.
2
Complete the sentence about Al Wakrah with the correct year: A following study carried out by the British in ______ stated that there were 250 boats in Wakrah's port.
1925. A following study carried out by the British in 1925 stated that there were 250 boats in Wakrah's port.
3
Complete the sentence about Qatari riyal with the correct year: When India devalued the rupee in ______, Qatar, along with the other states using the Gulf rupee, chose to introduce its own currency.
1966. When India devalued the rupee in 1966, Qatar, along with the other states using the Gulf rupee, chose to introduce its own currency.
4
Complete the sentence about Qatar Petroleum with the correct year: The French tanker President Meny departed with the first load of oil on 31 December ______.
1949. The French tanker President Meny departed with the first load of oil on 31 December 1949.
5
Complete the sentence about Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani with the correct year: On 1 September ______, Hamad was appointed as foreign minister of Qatar by Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.
1992. On 1 September 1992, Hamad was appointed as foreign minister of Qatar by Emir Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.
6
Complete the sentence about Al Ghuwariyah with the correct year: In ______, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs opened a municipal office in Al Ghuwariyah.
1986. In 1986, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs opened a municipal office in Al Ghuwariyah.
7
Complete the sentence about Arabian oryx with the correct year: The name "oryx" was introduced by Peter Simon Pallas in ______ for the common eland as Antilope oryx.
1767. The name "oryx" was introduced by Peter Simon Pallas in 1767 for the common eland as Antilope oryx.
8
Which place completes this sentence about Education City Stadium? The stadium is located on the outskirts of the capital ______ and has a capacity of 40,000 seats.
Doha. The stadium is located on the outskirts of the capital Doha and has a capacity of 40,000 seats.
9
Complete the sentence about Ottoman Empire with the correct year: The empire emerged from a beylik, or principality, founded in northwestern Anatolia in c. ______ by the Turkoman tribal leader Osman I.
1299. The empire emerged from a beylik, or principality, founded in northwestern Anatolia in c. 1299 by the Turkoman tribal leader Osman I.
10
Complete the sentence about Qatari Emiri Air Force with the correct year: In ______, the Qatari Air Force took part in the Gulf War on the side of the allies.
1991. In 1991, the Qatari Air Force took part in the Gulf War on the side of the allies.
11
Which place completes the sentence? In 2004, ______ municipality created under Resolution No. 13.
Al Daayen. In 2004, Al Daayen municipality created under Resolution No. 13.
12
Complete the sentence about Qatari riyal with the correct year: In ______, a new series of coins was introduced in the same sizes and compositions as the earlier pieces but in the name of Qatar only.
1973. In 1973, a new series of coins was introduced in the same sizes and compositions as the earlier pieces but in the name of Qatar only.
13
Complete the sentence about Doha Port with the correct year: Until the inauguration of Hamad Port in December ______, Doha Port was the country's sole commercial port, capable of processing most types of cargo.
2016. Until the inauguration of Hamad Port in December 2016, Doha Port was the country's sole commercial port, capable of processing most types of cargo.
14
Complete the sentence about Halul Island with the correct year: In ______, the first map of the island was produced by Captain George Barnes Brucks.
1823. In 1823, the first map of the island was produced by Captain George Barnes Brucks.
15
Complete the sentence about Al-Rayyan SC with the correct year: From ______ until now, Al-Rayyan has won many trophies not only in soccer even in the rest of the games such as handball, basketball and volleyball.
1967. From 1967 until now, Al-Rayyan has won many trophies not only in soccer even in the rest of the games such as handball, basketball and volleyball.
16
Complete the sentence about Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani with the correct year: Jassim bin Mohammed played a significant role in the Battle of Mesaimeer, an armed conflict that occurred in Qatar from 2 to 4 June, ______.
1851. Jassim bin Mohammed played a significant role in the Battle of Mesaimeer, an armed conflict that occurred in Qatar from 2 to 4 June, 1851.
17
Complete the sentence about Qatar–United States relations with the correct year: On 30 January ______ an inaugural United States-Qatar Strategic Dialogue meeting was held, co-chaired by U.S.
2018. On 30 January 2018 an inaugural United States-Qatar Strategic Dialogue meeting was held, co-chaired by U.S.
18
Complete the sentence about Al-Rayyan SC with the correct year: In ______, after an announcement by the Al Rayyan Sports Committee that Old Al Rayyan would merge with Al Nusoor, Al Rayyan SC was officially founded.
1967. In 1967, after an announcement by the Al Rayyan Sports Committee that Old Al Rayyan would merge with Al Nusoor, Al Rayyan SC was officially founded.
19
Complete the sentence about Qatari music with the correct year: The country's first musical troupe was created in Doha in ______ by Abdulaziz Nasser Al Obaidan under the name Al Adwaa.
1966. The country's first musical troupe was created in Doha in 1966 by Abdulaziz Nasser Al Obaidan under the name Al Adwaa.
20
Complete the sentence about Khalid Salman with the correct year: Salman first represented the Qatar Youth squad at the ______ Youth World Cup.
1981. Salman first represented the Qatar Youth squad at the 1981 Youth World Cup.
21
Complete the sentence about Al Bidda with the correct year: Following alleged piracy and breaches of a maritime peace agreement, the HCS Vestal Brig bombarded Al Bidda in ______.
1821. Following alleged piracy and breaches of a maritime peace agreement, the HCS Vestal Brig bombarded Al Bidda in 1821.
22
Complete the sentence about Dhow with the correct year: Ships that are similar to the dhow are mentioned or described in the ______ Nights including various ports where they harboured.
1001. Ships that are similar to the dhow are mentioned or described in the 1001 Nights including various ports where they harboured.
23
Complete the sentence about Emir of Qatar with the correct year: Qatar became part of the Ottoman Empire in ______, although Sheikh Mohammed retained control of its internal affairs.
1871. Qatar became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1871, although Sheikh Mohammed retained control of its internal affairs.
24
Complete the sentence about Qatar Radio with the correct year: A program for French speakers was launched in ______ on a medium wave, having a daily up-time of three hours.
1985. A program for French speakers was launched in 1985 on a medium wave, having a daily up-time of three hours.
25
Complete the sentence about Qatari music with the correct year: Qatar adopted its current national anthem, As-Salam al-Amiri, on 6 December ______, shortly after Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani became emir.
1996. Qatar adopted its current national anthem, As-Salam al-Amiri, on 6 December 1996, shortly after Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani became emir.
26
Complete the sentence about Dhow with the correct year: The dhow was used to transport a giraffe to the Chinese Emperor Yong Le's court, in ______.
1414. The dhow was used to transport a giraffe to the Chinese Emperor Yong Le's court, in 1414.
More General Knowledge (Qatar) practice
General Knowledge (Qatar) mock tests
- Qatar General Knowledge Practice Test 442 questions · 45 min
- Qatar General Knowledge Practice Test 542 questions · 45 min
- Qatar GK Comprehensive Knowledge Test 351 questions · 45 min
- Qatar GK Geography and Heritage Test 148 questions · 45 min
- Qatar GK Governance and Modern History Test 251 questions · 45 min