Life in the coastal cities

What was one of the most important items traded in the UAE's past?

• Electronics

• Pearl

• Cars

• Phones

Where did people trade goods in the past?

• Shopping malls

• Online stores

• Traditional markets

• Airports

How do many people shop in the UAE today?

• Only in person

• Through online websites

• Only at night markets

• Only with gold

Which of the following best explains the difference between traditional markets (souqs) in the past and modern malls in the UAE today?

• • Traditional markets were only for food items, while modern malls sell only clothes.

• • Traditional markets allowed people to bargain face-to-face, while modern malls have fixed prices and technology-based payment methods.

• • Traditional markets were located inside large buildings, while modern malls are open-air markets.

• • Traditional markets only traded gold, while modern malls only sell electronics.

If you were a trader living in a coastal city in the UAE 100 years ago, which of the following items would you MOST likely be trading

• • Mobile phones and laptops

• • Cars and motorcycles

• • Spices, dates, and pearls

• • Clothes and shoes

What were dhows mainly used for in the coastal cities of the UAE in the past?

• • Fishing, pearl diving, and selling dates, pearls and fish

• • Carrying tourists across the desert

• • Building houses along the coast

When dhows returned to the UAE after trading, what types of goods were they most likely be carrying?

• • Spices, textiles, and tea

• • Modern technology and appliances

• • Vehicles and machinery

• • Ice cream and fresh fruits

Why were dhows important for trade in the past?

• • They could fly across the sky and deliver goods faster.

• • They were the only means of transporting goods across the sea.

• • They were used only for entertainment and leisure trips.

• • They could carry large amounts of oil.

In the past, traders used wooden boats called (a)   to export and import goods across the sea.

The exchange of goods between the UAE and other countries using dhows is known as (a)   .