Located in this body of water, Bahrain has capitalized on its central location for finance and trade.
What is the Persian Gulf? (Also accept: Gulf of Bahrain)
100
Under the current constitution, Bahrain's parliament has this many houses.
What is two? (The Council of Representatives and the Consultative Council)
100
Bahraini people typically have a high ____ ____, meaning hierarchical order and authority do not largely dictate or inhibit social interactions and that people are comfortable with an unequal distribution of power.
What is power distance?
100
This is a traditional, full-length robe worn by many Bahraini men.
What is a thawb? (or "thobe")
200
A polite guest will accept this many cups of coffee at a social function.
What is two?
200
Since 1783, this family has occupied the throne of the monarchy.
Who is the Khalifa family?
200
Bahrain's GDP per capita is roughly this amount, the 35th highest in the world.
What is $27,000?
200
King Hamad has been accused of using this method for choosing Bahrain's high-level government leaders.
What is nepotism?
200
Bahraini society is largely motivated by this emotion.
What is fear?
300
Bahrain has competed in the Olympics this many times, and won this many metals.
What is 8 times, and no metals?
300
Before oil was discovered, this rare, valuable resource made up a large portion of the country's economy.
What is a pearl?
300
Despite its minority status, this sect of Islam enjoys a disproportionate influence in the government.
What is Sunni?
300
This characteristic of leaders is highly valued by both the government and people of Bahrain.
What is being educated?
300
This is one aspect of American society that Ali hopes to establish in Bahrain.