Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

The Falaj and the Importance of Water in the UAE

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Al-Falaj means:

a)

where salt water flows

b)

a channel that is dug in earth, through which water runs

c)

sea water

d)

mountain falls

2.

Where was the Falaj System implemented in the UAE?

a)

Dubai

b)

Sharjah

c)

Al-Ain

d)

Fujairah

3.

True or False? People used to have to carry water for themselves as they lived so far away.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True or False? A Falaj was a canal that transported water from its source to the place where it was needed for personal use.

a)

False

b)

True

5.

True or False? The canals took water from wells to different areas of the village and out to the farmer's fields.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False? The sharing of water for private and oublic needs built a strong feeling of community.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Fill in the blank: The water was so controlled it was used for _________________________.

a)

farming first, then people.

b)

people first, then farming.

8.

How did people use the water?

a)

To have a water fight.

b)

To throw water balloons.

c)

To drink, wash and irrigate crops.

d)

To wash their animals.

9.

When water is used to irrigate crops, water is considered an important aspect of ______.

a)

fishing

b)

trucking

c)

agriculture

d)

kayaking

10.

What's the most interesting thing you've learned from Today's lesson?

4 lines