Basic Knowledge
Why was the Buraimi Oasis made a neutral zone?
To stop fights between the tribes and rulers.
Why did the British admire Sheikh Tahnoon?
Because he was a strong ruler with influence in the region.
What was the result of the many conflicts in the Gulf?
trade was unsafe and the region became weak
Why do you think trade was so important for Gulf rulers during this time?
Because trade brought money, goods, and connections with other regions.
Who moved from Liwa to Abu Dhabi after Dhiyab bin Issa’s rule?
Sheikh Shakhbout bin Dhiyab.
What part of the coast was Abu Dhabi responsible for under the 1820 treaty?
From near Dubai to the Qatar border.
Which tribe did not accept Wahhabi rule? Who led them?
The Beni Yas tribe, led by Sheikh Tahnun bin Shakhbout
What good leadership qualities did Sheikh Shakhbout and Sheikh Tahnun show?
Shakhbout: winning people’s trust
Tahnun: bravery and making alliances
Which tribe did not want the Omanis in Buraimi?
The Naim tribe, helped by the Naim of Ajman.
What happened to trade when the coastal powers fought between 1829–1835?
Trade became unsafe, and the region grew poor.
ow did the Wahhabi attacks on Buraimi cause disputes?
Because different rulers (Naim, Omanis, Abu Dhabi) argued over control
How did the British change the Gulf with their treaties and battles
They weakened the Qasimis and gained more control of the sea
In what year did the Wahhabis come back to Buraimi, and who led them?
In 1833, led by Omar bin Ufaisan.
How many times did the British fight the Qasimis, and when did they succeed?
Three times; they won in the third campaign.
How did Abu Dhabi under Sheikh Tahnun fight against the Wahhabis in 1833?
By joining the Omanis to resist them.
What do you think was more dangerous for Abu Dhabi at that time: the Wahhabis or the British? Why?
The Wahhabis, because they wanted control over land like Buraimi, while the British focused more on sea trade.