Q 01/05

The 1991 Gulf War followed Iraq's invasion of which neighbouring Gulf state?

A) Qatar

B) Bahrain

C) Kuwait

D) Oman

Answer · why

C) Kuwait

The Gulf gave the largely air- and land-based conflict its name.

Q 02/05

Which body of water lies immediately east of the Strait of Hormuz, on the way to the open ocean?

A) The Gulf of Oman

B) The Sea of Aden

C) The Red Sea

D) The Caspian Sea

Answer · why

A) The Gulf of Oman

It is the Gulf's only sea passage to the open ocean and one of the world's great choke points.

Q 03/05

The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world's largest single source of what?

A) Diamonds

B) Timber

C) Iron ore

D) Petroleum

Answer · why

D) Petroleum

Related industries dominate the region, which also supplies LPG, diesel and jet fuel.

Q 04/05

The Persian Gulf is ultimately an arm of which of the world's great bodies of water?

A) The Atlantic Ocean

B) The Indian Ocean

C) The Southern Ocean

D) The Pacific Ocean

Answer · why

B) The Indian Ocean

It is an extension of the Arabian Sea, and technically counts as a mediterranean sea.

Q 05/05

How many nations have a coastline on the Persian Gulf?

A) Eight

B) Ten

C) Six

D) Five

Answer · why

A) Eight

Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Saudi kingdom and the UAE.