Lesson 1: Early Tribal Settlements

What was one of the hallmarks of the traditional society of the UAE mentioned in the text?

• Isolation and individualism
• Diverse economy and social unity
• Lack of economic opportunities
• Social unrest and division

What were some of the traditional practices of the people already settled in the Arabian Peninsula?

• Herding of animals, hunting, and fishing
• Nomadic trading
• Agriculture and irrigation
• Industrial manufacturing

What was a characteristic of the tribes from Yemen mentioned in the text?

• Use of a different language than Arabic
• Lack of community-building legends
• Nomadic lifestyle with no social structure
• Highly organized culture with strong tribal structures

What helped build a sense of nationhood over the whole Arabian Peninsula?

• Introduction of foreign languages
• Spread of Christianity
• Adoption of Chinese customs
• Shared use of the Arabic language

What was a characteristic of the people who migrated to the Arabian Peninsula?

• Refusal to adapt to the environment
• Lack of diverse ways to make a living
• Adaptation to a more difficult environment
• Abundance of resources

What was one thing that helped keep strong kinship ties with people throughout the Arabian Peninsula?

• Spread of Christianity
• Introduction of foreign languages
• Adoption of Chinese customs
• Shared use of the Arabic language

What were some traditional practices of the Arab tribes mentioned in the text?

• Industrial manufacturing
• Nomadic trading
• Herding of animals, hunting, and fishing
• Agriculture and irrigation

What was a reason for the development of a diverse economy in the Arabian Peninsula?

• Limited resources and difficult environment
• Government subsidies
• Abundance of resources and easy environment
• Foreign investment and trade

What were some of the areas where tribes travelled through to reach the Arabian Peninsula?

• Europe, Asia, Africa
• North America, Russia, China
• South America, Australia, Antarctica
• Oman, central and northern Arabia

What was a common way of making a living for the tribes in the less well-watered parts of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Herding of animals
• Farming and agriculture
• Industrial manufacturing
• Office jobs