Pearl Fishing Introduction with Video!

What is the main fascination of pearls for kings, queens, emperors, and maharajas?

• Symbol of wisdom and wealth

• Symbol of power and a gift of love

• Symbol of peace and harmony

• Symbol of mystery and magic

Where do oysters in the Arabian Gulf start their lives?

• In freshwater lakes

• Attached to coral reefs

• Deep in the ocean trenches

• Drifting along ocean currents

What substance is secreted by the pearl sac to cover the irritant inside the oyster?

• Algae

• Sand

• Coral

• Macra

What determines the color of the pearls produced by oysters?

• Color of the pearl sac

• Color of the foreign material ingested

• Color of the ocean water

• Color of the host's shell or mantle

What was the main reason for the demise of pearling in the Arabian Gulf?

• Development of cultured pearls in Japan

• Decrease in oyster population

• Climate change in the region

• Introduction of synthetic pearls

What was the value of the pearl business in the UAE at the turn of the last century?

• Over seven million dollars

• Over ten million dollars

• Over fifteen million dollars

• Over five million dollars

What was the main source of income for the UAE before the oil era?

• Pearl trading

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Textile industry

What did the divers do to signal that they wanted to be pulled up to the surface?

• Blow a whistle

• Clap their hands three times

• Wave a flag

• Give two hard tugs on the line

What was the main purpose of rubbing oils and fats on the ships before the pearling voyage?

• Speed enhancement

• Protection from salt

• Decoration

• Good luck charm

What did the divers often do with the pearls they collected?

• Pay off their debts

• Use them as currency

• Keep them as souvenirs

• Sell them to tourists