Early Days
What were the two main traditional jobs in Qatar before oil?
Pearl diving and fishing
In what year was oil first discovered in Qatar?
1939
Name one iconic building in Doha
Tornado Tower or Museum of Islamic Art
In what year was Vision 2030 launched?
2008
What was Qatar’s population in the 1950s?
Around 25,000
What material were many homes made of in early Qatar?
Palm leaves and coral stones
What delayed oil production in the 1940s?
World War II
What city project is designed as a "smart city"?
Lusail Smart City
What is the main goal of Vision 2030?
To build a sustainable, knowledge-based economy
What is Qatar’s population today?
Over 2.5 million
What event hurt Qatar’s pearl industry in the 1920s?
Japan began producing cultured pearls
What major gas field was discovered after Qatar’s independence?
The North Field
What is the name of the fully air-conditioned metro system in Doha?
Doha Metro
Name one educational initiative from Vision 2030
Education City
What marketplace has been restored to reflect old Qatari life?
Souq Waqif
What challenges made early life in Qatar difficult?
Lack of water, food, and modern infrastructure
What year did Qatar gain independence?
1971
What stadium was built from shipping containers?
Stadium 974
What key values does Vision 2030 aim to balance?
Modern progress and cultural heritage
What traditional craft is still practiced today?
Dhow boat building
Name one danger faced by pearl divers
Answer: Drowning or shark attacks
How did Qatar use its oil and gas wealth to modernize?
Built roads, hospitals, schools, and cities
What museum has over 15,000 local artifacts?
Sheikh Faisal Museum
Name one science/innovation project under Vision 2030
Qatar Science & Technology Park
Name two ways Qatar has preserved its culture while modernizing
Restoring heritage sites and promoting traditional arts