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WorksheetsWHITE/RED CROWN: Overland Trade Route
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
List two properties of resins.
(a)
According to the Seesaw slides; what happens when resins are burnt?
they create lots of smoke
they create beautiful smells
they pollute the air
they whislte
When frankincense and myrrh are made into oils, which qualities do they maintain?
they still smell great and give off smoke
they have a beautiful fragrance and can help medically
they heal wounds and create smoke
they never burn out and help with medicinal needs
Where abouts are Yemen and Oman located?
Towards the top of the Arabian Peninsula
Close to the Mediterranean Sea
In Southern Arabia
Close to Europe
Why were camels used on the Incense Route? (Tick all that are appropriate)
So they could be sold at trading posts
So the traders could sit on them
So they could carry the products
As the route was through water and they could walk in water
As the route was across the desert land
How long did the journey across land take?
(a)
Traders would often travel in groups. What were these groups called?
(a)
On their long journey, traders would often stop and set up trading posts. Why?
to have a rest
to sell products
to eat food and drink camel's milk
to buy things
to ask more traders to join their group
Incense was taken across the Mediterranean Sea, to which continent?
Asia
Africa
Europe
South America
The Incense Route was a dangerous route. Why do you think that? Explain your ideas in one complete sentence.
Why was there a demand for frankincense and myrrh in Rome?
because they wanted the best of everything
because they wanted to use it in their cooking
because they made special perfumes and incense
because they made great gifts
Why did countries around the Mediterranean have to trade with Southern Arabian countries?
because they were friends
because they wanted to travel
because they thought it was a good idea to share products
because they were the only places that had trees that produced frankincense
List at least 2 places you may find incense today.
