Exploring Camel Domestication

Where were camels first domesticated?

• North America

• Australia

• Arabian Peninsula and Central Asia

• South America

What impact did camels have on settlements like Muweilah?

• Camels enabled trade and transportation, boosting the economy and connectivity of settlements like Muweilah.

• Camels were primarily used for agricultural purposes in Muweilah.

• Camels had no effect on the economy of Muweilah.

• Camels decreased trade and isolated settlements like Muweilah.

What role did Muweilah play in trade?

• Muweilah was primarily a military outpost.

• Muweilah was known for its agricultural production.

• Muweilah served as a religious pilgrimage site.

• Muweilah was a key trading hub that facilitated commerce between different cultures.

What types of products did camels provide besides transportation?

• Leather goods, spices, and grains.

• Jewelry, pottery, and textiles.

• Milk, meat, hides, and wool.

• Fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Why was the domestication of camels significant for travel?

• Camels enabled efficient travel and trade across deserts.

• Camels were domesticated for their wool.

• Camels are faster than horses in all terrains.

• Camels are primarily used for milk production.

In what ways did camels influence the lifestyle of early settlers?

• Camels were mainly kept as pets for companionship.

• Camels influenced early settlers by providing transportation, food, and materials, enabling trade and survival in arid regions.

• Camels had no impact on trade or transportation for early settlers.

• Camels were primarily used for farming crops in wet regions.

What adaptations do camels have that allow them to survive in desert environments?

• Camels have thick fur to keep them warm.

• Camels can store fat in their humps, which can be converted to water and energy.

• Camels have webbed feet for swimming.

• Camels can only survive in cold climates.

How did the introduction of camels change trade routes in the Middle East?

• Camels made trade routes longer and more difficult.

• Camels allowed for the establishment of more direct trade routes across deserts.

• Camels had no effect on trade routes.

• Camels were used only for local trade.

What is the significance of camel milk in the culture of the UAE?

• Camel milk is considered a delicacy and is used in various traditional dishes.

• Camel milk is not consumed in the UAE.

• Camel milk is primarily used for making cheese.

• Camel milk is only used in modern beverages.

Match the following

• ABUDHABI

• Hili

• Umm Al Quwain

• Ed-Dur

• SHARJAH

• MUWEILAH

• Al Ain

• UMM AN NAR

• SHARJAH

• JABEL FAYA