Life in the coastal cities

What was one of the most important items traded in the UAE's past?

• Electronics

• Pearl

• Cars

• Phones

Where did people trade goods in the past?

• Shopping malls

• Online stores

• Traditional markets

• Airports

How do many people shop in the UAE today?

• Only in person

• Through online websites

• Only at night markets

• Only with gold

Which of the following best explains the difference between traditional markets (souqs) in the past and modern malls in the UAE today?

• • Traditional markets were only for food items, while modern malls sell only clothes.

• • Traditional markets allowed people to bargain face-to-face, while modern malls have fixed prices and technology-based payment methods.

• • Traditional markets were located inside large buildings, while modern malls are open-air markets.

• • Traditional markets only traded gold, while modern malls only sell electronics.

If you were a trader living in a coastal city in the UAE 100 years ago, which of the following items would you MOST likely be trading

• • Mobile phones and laptops

• • Cars and motorcycles

• • Spices, dates, and pearls

• • Clothes and shoes

What were dhows mainly used for in the coastal cities of the UAE in the past?

• • Fishing, pearl diving, and selling dates, pearls and fish

• • Carrying tourists across the desert

• • Building houses along the coast

When dhows returned to the UAE after trading, what types of goods were they most likely be carrying?

• • Spices, textiles, and tea

• • Modern technology and appliances

• • Vehicles and machinery

• • Ice cream and fresh fruits

Why were dhows important for trade in the past?

• • They could fly across the sky and deliver goods faster.

• • They were the only means of transporting goods across the sea.

• • They were used only for entertainment and leisure trips.

• • They could carry large amounts of oil.

In the past, traders used wooden boats called ________ to export and import goods across the sea.

The exchange of goods between the UAE and other countries using dhows is known as ________.