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Oman Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

Explore the rich history of Oman with this timeline game! Test your knowledge and skills as you place events in their correct chronological order.

  • Challenge yourself with key events from Oman’s past
  • Learn about the significant moments that have shaped Oman’s history
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  • Ancient times: Ancient civilizations settle in Oman
  • 8th century BC: 8th century BC: Oman is mentioned in the Assyrian inscriptions
  • 1st century AD: 1st century AD: Oman becomes a major exporter of frankincense
  • 751: 751: The Umayyad Caliphate establishes control over Oman
  • 16th century: 16th century: Portuguese control over Oman
  • 1650: 1650: Oman expels the Portuguese and establishes the Al Said dynasty
  • 19th century: 19th century: Omani empire expands to Zanzibar and East Africa
  • 1951: 1951: Sultan Said bin Taimur comes to power
  • 1970: 1970: Sultan Qaboos bin Said overthrows his father in a bloodless coup
  • 1971: 1971: Oman gains independence from the United Kingdom
  • 1970s-1980s: 1970s-1980s: Oman develops infrastructure and modernizes
  • 1980-1988: 1980-1988: Oman supports Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War
  • 1990: 1990: Oman joins the Gulf Cooperation Council
  • 1996: 1996: Sultan Qaboos establishes the Consultative Council
  • 2000: 2000: Sultan Qaboos promotes women's rights and education
  • 2011: 2011: Protests occur in Oman as part of the Arab Spring
  • 2015: 2015: Oman plays a mediation role in the Iran nuclear deal
  • 2018: 2018: Sultan Qaboos passes away, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq assumes power
  • 2020: 2020: Oman faces economic challenges due to declining oil prices

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