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Unit 1 Emirati Culture and Values
Unit 1 Emirati Culture and Values
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1
The men who dance together in the Al-Ayala dance symbolize
unity
tribal unity
freedom
bravery
2
Arabs developed navigational skills to sail along the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Gulf to establish trade routes.
True
False
3
What is the meaning of "symbolism"?
a collection of musical instruments
a sense of belonging to a group of people
a particular idea or quality that is expressed by a symbol
4
One of the earliest depictions of a horse and rider is a terracotta mould from Mesopotamia (Iraq) circa 2000-1800 BCE.
True
False
5
How long does it take to train an Arabian horse?
4-6 weeks
4-6 years
4-6 months
4-6 decades
6
In modern Arab culture, horses are a symbol of prestige and national pride.
False
True
7
Horses are important in Arab history because they were used to travel.
False
True
8
The Great Dam of Ma'rib collapsed in ...
670BCE
570CE
370CE
470CE
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The Arabian horse was domesticated circa ....
3500 CE
2000 BCE
3500 BCE
300 BCE
10
Why did Arab tribes settle in the U.A.E.?
Its attractive location.
Its promise of prosperity because of oil discovery.
Its rich resources such as fish and pearls and location for trade.
Its plentiful supply of desalinated water.
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Why did the Azdis settle in Twam?
It was an oasis - source of fresh water for agriculture.
Its location allowed for trade routes to converge there from India and Iraq
No one knows for sure.
They liked the name.
12
The story of the Al Azd tribe started in which modern country?
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Yemen
13
The story of the Al Azd tribe started in the 5th century CE.
True
False
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The Al-Ayala dance is performed at
private parties
camel racing events
weddings
national events
15
Name the most important racing event in Dubai.
Dubai International Racing Carnival
Dubai International World Cup
Dubai Derby
Dubai World Cup Carnival
16
The Al Ayala performance symbolizes which of the following Arab traits?
Tribal unity and community spirit
Honesty and bravery
Love of horse riding
Fighting spirit and archery skills
17
The Al Ayala dance symbolizes
honor among family members
victory
virtuous traits of Asian culture
love of Arabs for their horses
18
Horse racing is preserved in Emirati Culture as a national sport.
True
False
19
Name the Royal Stables of Dubai.
Godolphin
Gohawk
Godhow
Gofalcon
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What was the consequence of the collapse of the Great Dam of Ma'rib?
Animals in the area were hunted to extinction.
Life continued as usual for the Arab tribes in the region.
Many Arab tribes died from thirst.
Arab tribes in the region moved away.
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The Al Azd leader who led the Azdi tribe to Oman was ...
Abu Bakr
Nasr bin Rabi‘a
Malik bin Fahm Al-Azdi
HH Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum
