Life in the coastal cities

What was one main reason why people started living in coastal cities of the UAE?

• The coastal cities had many amusement parks

• The sea provided food and trade opportunities

• The weather was always cold

• The desert had more animals

How did dhows help in transforming coastal cities?

• They carried goods and people across the sea

• They were used as floating houses

• They were used only during storms

• They kept the sea clean

How did fishing and pearl diving help families in the past?

• It gave them free time

• It made them famous on television

• It helped them earn money and trade goods

• It was only done by children

What is one reason coastal cities became a major trading center?

• It has many tall buildings

• It is far from water

• It developed advanced ports and welcomed global trade

• It stopped trading with other countries

What did traders from other countries bring to the UAE’s coastal cities?

• Spices, cloth, and tools

• Paintings and toys

• Water from rivers

• Sand and stones

What is one main difference between coastal cities in the past and today?

• In the past they had skyscrapers

• Today, they are busy trading centers with global connections

• Today, people only use camels

• In the past, they had airplanes

What kind of goods did people trade in the coastal cities long ago?

• Computers and robots

• Pearls, dates, and spices

• Ice cream and chocolate

• Toys and games