The Falaj and the Importance of Water in the UAE

Al-Falaj means:

• where salt water flows

• a channel that is dug in earth, through which water runs

• sea water

• mountain falls

Where was the Falaj System implemented in the UAE?

• Dubai

• Sharjah

• Al-Ain

• Fujairah

True or False? People used to have to carry water for themselves as they lived so far away.

• True

• False

True or False? A Falaj was a canal that transported water from its source to the place where it was needed for personal use.

• False

• True

True or False? The canals took water from wells to different areas of the village and out to the farmer's fields.

• True

• False

True or False? The sharing of water for private and oublic needs built a strong feeling of community.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: The water was so controlled it was used for _________________________.

• farming first, then people.

• people first, then farming.

How did people use the water?

• To have a water fight.

• To throw water balloons.

• To drink, wash and irrigate crops.

• To wash their animals.

When water is used to irrigate crops, water is considered an important aspect of ______.

• fishing

• trucking

• agriculture

• kayaking

What's the most interesting thing you've learned from Today's lesson?