Coastal Cities in the UAE

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What was one reason coastal cities in the UAE became popular trading places in the past?

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They were close to the sea.

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What helped people in coastal cities trade goods long ago?

Back

Ships and boats

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Which item was most commonly traded from the coastal cities in the past?

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Pearls and fish

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How did the life of people in the coastal cities change as trading grew?

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They got more jobs and built markets.

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Which is a modern change in the coastal cities that supports trade today?

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Having busy ports and airports.

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Why were dhows important in coastal cities in the past?

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They were used to carry goods and trade.

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What kind of goods were brought to the UAE’s coastal cities by traders from other lands?

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Spices, cloth, and dates.