Majlis: The Traditional Means of Consultation

Majlis: The Traditional Means

of Consultation

Multiple Choice

What is the concept illustrated in the image?

• Falconry

• Bird Sactury

• Animal husbandry

• Bird watching

Multiple Choice

Identify the dress of women wear long sleeved dress.

• Kanthura

• Abaya

• Sari

• Niqab

Multiple Choice

Choose the word “majlis” from following

• مساجد

• مجس

• جبل جيز

• مجلس

Multiple Choice

What is the term used to refer to this component of an Emirati house?

• Bedouin

• Arish

• Majlis

• Barjeel

Pre-
assessment

• What is the concept illustrated in

the image?

• Falconry

• Animal husbandry

• Bird Sactury

• Bird watching

Learning objectives :

Analyze and evaluate the
relevance of traditional cultural
practices, such as the Majlis, in
contemporary society.

1

Compare and contrast UAE
Arish and ancient Indian houses
in terms of architecture
& climate on their design.

2

See Think Wonder

• See

• What can you observe in the above

images ?

• Think

• How do the images make you feel ? Which

among them is did you like ? Why ? And
what thoughts came to your mind when
you look at them?

• Wonder

• What questions do you have about this ?

Hint: the impact of technology on family
interactions based on the images?

See : What can you observe in the above images ?
Think:How do the images make you feel ? Which among them is did you like ? Why ? And what thoughts came to your mind when you look at them?

Wonder: What questions do you have about this ? Hint: the impact of technology on family interactions based on the images?

• Video review

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​Watch the video carefully and jot down the key points and answer the following questions.

Multiple Choice

What is the term used to describe a house constructed from palm leaves in the local language?

• Majlis

• Arish

• Bedouin

• Desert

Multiple Choice

In an Arish, which room served as a space for men to meet and engage in discussions?

• Barjeel

• Majlis

• Kitchen

• Bed room

• What is the term used to describe a house constructed from palm

leaves in the local language?

• A) Majlis B) Arish C) Bedouin D) Desert
• In an Arish, which room served as a space for men to meet and

engage in discussions?

• A) Barjeel B) Majlis C) Bedouin D) Palm

• Arish, the local term for a house built from palm leaves.
• An Arish is a group of four or five separate huts or rooms in which the

Bedouin once settled the desert.

• The largest room was the majlis, a space for the men to meet and

talk.

• How a majlis can open minds and shape our perspectives ?

Group Task

• Group 1 & 2 : Reading Comprehension
• What are the advantages of a majlis over other forms of communication.

• Group 3&4 – Discussion
• Do you think Majlis has relevant in today's society ? How it can bring changes

in our family ?

• Group 5& –6 Compare and contrast
• Compare and contrast the architectural features, materials, and cultural

significance of UAE Arish houses with those of ancient Indian houses.

• How did the geographical and climatic conditions influence the design and

construction of these traditional homes in both regions?"

• Group 7 & 8 – Design a sustainable home blueprint that incorporates the

Majlis and the positive aspects of the Arish Emirati House system.

Multiple Select

Choose the advantages of a majlis over other forms of communication

• Promotes Online Communication

• Face-to-Face Interaction

• Promotes Open Dialogue

• Preserves Cultural Traditions

Multiple Choice

Why South Indian homes have more sloping roofs ?

• It is to preserve tradition

• To prevent heat

• To store rain water

• It is to handle heavy monsoons

Post Assessment

• Choose the advantages of a majlis over

other forms of communication

• Face-to-Face Interaction

• Promotes Open Dialogue

• Preserves Cultural Traditions

• Promotes Online Communication

• In today's society, how can the institution of Majlis bring about

positive changes in families and communities?

• A) By promoting individualism and personal space within families.

• B) By encouraging face-to-face communication and open dialogue.

• C) By prioritizing virtual interactions over in-person gatherings.

• D) By eliminating cultural traditions to adapt to modern lifestyles.

• Why South Indian homes have more

sloping roofs ?

• It is to handle heavy monsoons

• To store rain water

• To prevent heat

• It is to preserve tradtion

• What is the term used to refer to

this component of an Emirati house?

• Barjeel

• Majlis

• Arish

• Bedouin