Definitions
A building that houses and displays important objects from the past, such as artefacts and fossils.
Museum
Having a variety of cultures in one place and appreciating the rich variety that this leads to.
Multiculturalism
They inform the future about the past?
Museums
What do you think has influenced the growth in population of the UAE?
The discovery of oil led to the influx of people from other countries to work in the UAE.
The study of objects from the past, especially bones, fossils and equipment.
Archaeology
An ____________ is a person residing in a country different from his nationality.
expatriate
They are many in the UAE..
Museums
Heritage can be tangible.
For example..
A building, or a natural environment, artefacts
The shared history of a group or community, including its traditions, customs and values.
Heirtage
What makes a person unique, or part of a specific group.
Identity
Name 2 museums in Abu Dhabi
Louvre, Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, Qasr Al Ain Museum
Heritage can be intangible..
For example,
Social practices, rituals, festivals, craftsmanship, food heritage.
The shared values, customs and traditions of a people.
Culture
The number and variety of people in a specific area
Population
Name 2 museums in Sharjah.
Museum of Islamic civilization, Museum of classic cars, Sharjah Maritime Museum, ..
The study of populations and population movement
Demographics
Containing a mix; engaging people from different backgrounds.
Diversity
The person who organizes the exhibits in a museum or art gallery is called a
curator