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Al-Falaj means:

• 
  where salt water flows

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

• sea water

• mountain falls

Name a sight were archaeologists have discovered many buildings?(the impact of al falaj during the iron age)

(a)  

What did people in sharjah do to get fresh water ?

Answer explanation

Our ancestors crafted a series of canals to collect ground water and distribute it amongst the community. This system was called falaj, which in Arabic means a fracture in the ground or small stream, and also the division of property into shares.

Why were wells and springs not enough to get fresh water?

Answer explanation

After 4,000 BCE ,the UAE area slowly received less and less rain. This meant that the level of water underground probably dropped .Thus, getting fresh water became more and more difficult.

Why did people prefer to use iron instead of bronze?

• Iron replaced bronze for making tools and weapons because iron was easily accessible then bronze

• Iron replaced bronze for making tools and weapons because iron was more durable than bronze

how long can a camel travel after getting some water

• 30 days

• 21 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 4 days

How did people use camels ? What did they use from the camels ?

Answer explanation

Camels have been used by humans since ancient times. They have been used for transportation, as well as a replacement for beef cattle. The nomads of Africa's Saharan region continue to use dromedary camels in their traditional way of life for milk, wool, and transportation

How did the camels ability to travel through the desert affect the economy of the of the UAE area?

Answer explanation

this ability to travel long distances and transport goods created a more connected economy and led to an expansion of towns and villages in the desert

Name one factor that made muweilah grow rapidly

Answer explanation

factor that made muweilah grow rapidly is when the domestication of camels began.

LOCATE MUWEILAH

• 1

• 2

• none of these