Al Falaj
Where was a new type of well used to tap fresh water that lay above salty water?
Muweilah (Sharjah)
When did camels first appear in the UAE region?
1,000 BCE
Where was the ancient settlement of Ed-Dur located?
Umm al-Quwain
Where did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) first travel for safety after leaving Mecca?
Medina
Which caliph built the Dome of the Rock?
Caliph Abd al-Malik
What was one of the reasons the UAE started receiving less rain after 4,000 BCE?
Change in climate patterns
How did Mleiha connect with other places in Arabia?
Through trade and shared customs
Which period is Dibba most famous for as a trading hub?
Early Islamic period
Who was the first Caliph who sent soldiers to support the Al Julanda in Dibba?
Caliph Abu Bakr
What is a hypostyle mosque?
A mosque with an open courtyard and flat roof
What new solution was implemented around 1,000 BCE to cope with decreasing water levels?
Falaj system
What did the tombs in Mleiha show about their society?
They were similar to tombs in other Arab areas
What did archaeologists find in a large tomb in Dibba?
Decorated ceramics from Persia and glass vessels from Rome
What was Julfar’s significance during early Islamic history?
It was a trade and naval base
What does the qibla niche indicate in a mosque?
The direction of prayer toward Mecca
During which period did people in the UAE dig wells and use pulley devices to access water?
Umm an-Nar period
Why were coins important in Mleiha?
They helped people buy and sell goods easily
What kind of items did traders from Persia and Mesopotamia bring to Ed-Dur?
Decorated pottery and metal goods
Islam was introduced to the area now known as the UAE by Prophet Muhammad himself.
True or False?
True
The Dome of the Rock was built on what type of structure?
A high rock platform
The rainfall in the UAE increased after 1,000 BCE, making water sources more accessible.
True/ False
False
What is one reason why songs and poetry are important in UAE culture?
They tell stories about history and identity
Why was Ed-Dur an important center of trade?
It was close to a lagoon that provided a natural harbor
Which empire influenced Arab merchants before Islam?
Byzantine Empire
What architectural feature is shared by the Dome of the Rock and the Mosque of Cordoba?
Alternating colored bands in arches