The Arab Dhow

What is a dhow?

• It is an old plane.

• It is a traditional Arab boat

• It is a traditional Arab car.

How many masts does a dhow have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What shape are the sails of the dhow?

• triangular shaped

• square shaped

• circle shaped

The sails of the dhow are called.....

• mateens

• bateens

• lateens

The sails or lateens on a dhow help the boat to.....?

• move slowly

• move quickly

• stay in the water

The modern dhow boat has......

• sails

• an engine

• a bar where you can buy a coffee

Why is boat building an important tradition in the U.A.E? Choose 2 answers.

• The Arabs were excellent seafarers

• People liked to buy and sell boats in the past.

• The Arabs did a lot of trade or business in other countries.

A boat yard is a place where people make.....

• planes

• cars

• bicycles

• boats

You can still find boat yards in ....

• Fujairah

• Ajman

• Abu Dhabi

• Dubai

The traditional dhow is made of....

• plastic

• metal

• wood planks