1. Describe the European Colonization in the UAE.
Portuguese: In 18th century, the Portuguese sent their military fleet to
take control of the countries on the Arabian Gulf. They
remained active in the area for about 100 years.
However, the people fought until they were able to
send away the and regain their own castles and forts.
British: They tried to control sea routes to safeguard their trade with
India. The British hit out against the coastal towns like RAK,
which was attacked and burnt. They colonized the UAE from
1853 to 1971.

2. /
X
X
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2nd December 1971
Britain
To take control of the countries lying on the Arabian Gulf
The significance of the Arabian Gulf as a crossroad between
Europe and Asia.

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The Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Finance
Education
The Ministry of Public Works

4. type
responsibilities
freedom equality
obligation
3
1
4
2

5. X
X
X
X
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See page 86, Step 1-3
See page 88
See page 89, a and b

6. Roads accidents can be avoided.
People will live conveniently.
Minimize the shortage in water supply.

7. Aluminium industry
Fertilizer industry

8. To help improve the life of the fishermen.
Rashid Hospital
Dubai Hospital

9. Traffic Transport issues
Issue work permits
Keep records of companies’ information.

10. Ministry of Health
Ministry of Social Affairs
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Ministry of Interrior
Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
Set up schools
Give scholarship
Building colleges

11. Sudan
Bangladesh
Pakistan

12. Done in the notebook
Done in the notebook
Done in the notebook

13. Done in the notebook

14. Relatives, friends and neighbours gather in the Majlis
Picnic in desert or parks
Breeding camels and camel racing.
Falcon hunting and rowing
Yemen
central and northern regions of the Arabian Peninsula.
accord, love and co-operation.
Arabic
Azd
The collapse of the Ma’rib Dam.
The Majlis used to be a spacious hall, the floor of which was
covered with mats made of palm leaves and fronds. Now it is
furnish with easy chairs and cushion and the floors are covered
with carpets.

15. European colonization
The people of the U.A.E fought until they were able to send away
the colonizers and regain their own castles and forts.