10 Most Important Events in Qatar's History:
1. 6th Millenium BC, evidence of fishing near Zubarah: This evidence of human life is the earliest discovered in Qatar. h
2. 140 BC, evidence of trade with Greco-Roman societies: Qatar traded pearls and dried fish with these European societies. http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/qatar/qatar_history.htm
3. 628 CE, Muslim prophet Muhammad sends an envoy to Bahrain: Qatar was part of Bahrain at the time. The ruler of Bahrain accepted the envoy and Qatar has been an Islamic nation ever since. http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/qatar/qatar_history.htm
4. House of Thani established, 1825: the Al Thani family organized to resist Bahraini rule. The Al Thani family is still the ruling family of Qatar. http://www.teachmideast.org/geography/qatar
5. Qatari-Bahraini War of 1867-1868: Great Britain intervened in the war, officially recognizing Qatar as being distinct from Bahrain. Kursun, Zekeriya (2004). Katar'da Osmanlilar 1871–1916. Turk Tarih Kurumu.
6. Ottoman Rule, 1871-1916: Qatar, led by the Al Thani family, submitted to the Ottoman Empire. Rogan, Eugene; Murphey, Rhoads; Masalha, Nur; Durac, Vincent; Hinnebusch, Raymond (Nov 1999). "Review of The Ottoman Gulf: The Creation of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar by Frederick F.Anscombe; The Blood-Red Arab Flag: An Investigation into Qasimi Piracy, 1797–1820 by Charles E. Davies; The Politics of Regional Trade in Iraq, Arabia and the Gulf, 1745–1900 by Hala Fattah". British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies 26 (2): 339–342.
7. March 1893, the Battle of Wajbah: Shaikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani defeats the Ottoman Empire in battle. Qatar remains part of the Ottoman Empire, but as an autonomous nation inside the empire. http://www.qatarvisitor.com/qatar-history/al-wajbah
8. British Rule, 1916-1971: At the end of World War One the Ottoman Empire was carved up into many separate nations. Qatar became a British protectorate. Vast reserves of oil and natural gas were discovered in the 1950s. http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/Qatar/AbdullahBinQassim.htm
9. Independence from Great Britain, September 3rd, 1971: Qatar has remained independent ever since. http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/qatar/qatar_history.htm
10. December 10th, 2010, Qatar wins bid to host the 2022 World Cup of soccer: The World Cup is a huge event held every four years. This will be the first World Cup played in the Arabian Peninsula. The tournament has spurred huge developments in construction, advanced infrastructure is required to host such a big event. http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/12/02/ozasp-soccer-world-winners-idAFJOE6B10FA20101202
1. 6th Millenium BC, evidence of fishing near Zubarah: This evidence of human life is the earliest discovered in Qatar. h
2. 140 BC, evidence of trade with Greco-Roman societies: Qatar traded pearls and dried fish with these European societies. http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/qatar/qatar_history.htm
3. 628 CE, Muslim prophet Muhammad sends an envoy to Bahrain: Qatar was part of Bahrain at the time. The ruler of Bahrain accepted the envoy and Qatar has been an Islamic nation ever since. http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/qatar/qatar_history.htm
4. House of Thani established, 1825: the Al Thani family organized to resist Bahraini rule. The Al Thani family is still the ruling family of Qatar. http://www.teachmideast.org/geography/qatar
5. Qatari-Bahraini War of 1867-1868: Great Britain intervened in the war, officially recognizing Qatar as being distinct from Bahrain. Kursun, Zekeriya (2004). Katar'da Osmanlilar 1871–1916. Turk Tarih Kurumu.
6. Ottoman Rule, 1871-1916: Qatar, led by the Al Thani family, submitted to the Ottoman Empire. Rogan, Eugene; Murphey, Rhoads; Masalha, Nur; Durac, Vincent; Hinnebusch, Raymond (Nov 1999). "Review of The Ottoman Gulf: The Creation of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar by Frederick F.Anscombe; The Blood-Red Arab Flag: An Investigation into Qasimi Piracy, 1797–1820 by Charles E. Davies; The Politics of Regional Trade in Iraq, Arabia and the Gulf, 1745–1900 by Hala Fattah". British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies 26 (2): 339–342.
7. March 1893, the Battle of Wajbah: Shaikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani defeats the Ottoman Empire in battle. Qatar remains part of the Ottoman Empire, but as an autonomous nation inside the empire. http://www.qatarvisitor.com/qatar-history/al-wajbah
8. British Rule, 1916-1971: At the end of World War One the Ottoman Empire was carved up into many separate nations. Qatar became a British protectorate. Vast reserves of oil and natural gas were discovered in the 1950s. http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/Qatar/AbdullahBinQassim.htm
9. Independence from Great Britain, September 3rd, 1971: Qatar has remained independent ever since. http://www.diwan.gov.qa/english/qatar/qatar_history.htm
10. December 10th, 2010, Qatar wins bid to host the 2022 World Cup of soccer: The World Cup is a huge event held every four years. This will be the first World Cup played in the Arabian Peninsula. The tournament has spurred huge developments in construction, advanced infrastructure is required to host such a big event. http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/12/02/ozasp-soccer-world-winners-idAFJOE6B10FA20101202