Chapter 2 - The Originality Of UAE Society Flashcards
The desert makes … of Emirates landscape.
1/3
Who lived in the desert?
Bedouins and nomads who settled near oasis or coastal areas and became farmers, fishers, and animal grazers.
When was oil discovered?
1950s
Why did the nomadic life declined?
Because of the discovery of oil in 1950s.
Where did the bedouins settle after the discovery of oil?
They settled within the Emirate regions.
What is a Nomad?
A nomad is a member of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another.
What is a bedouin?
As a grouping of nomadic Arab people who have historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and the Levant (Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, & Palestine)
What are the different types of UAE bedouins?
1- Migrant bedouins
2- Semi-Migrant bedouins
3- Seasonal migrant bedouins.
What is a migrant bedouin?
These keep moving from one place to another all year long. (Awamer - Manaseer)
What is a semi-migrant bedouin?
These fluctuate between nomadic life style and settlement style. Most Emirates are of this style. (Bani Qatab-Al Awamer)
What is a seasonal migrant bedouin?
They move to the top of the mountains in the summer and to the plains in the winter (Al Shohooh in RAK and Dibba)
What are some characters of the people who live in the desert?
Freedom Bravery Honesty Patience Religiousness Sense of freedom Generosity Good values Islamic values Rejection of injustice Sacrifice
What was the sea used for?
1- Transport
2- pearl diving
Maritime resulted in…
Trade links with Eastern Africa and South Asia.
The pearl diving profession represented…
A major source of income.
Pearl diving included different categories of jobs such:
1- Finance suppliers:
They prepare the fishing fleet and support the divers’ families in their absence.(they had the upper hand)
2- Working category (includes):
a- all workers on the ship
b- divers
c- shiyou (who pull the ropes & lift divers)
d- Young apprentices (attban)
What are the effects of diving on Emirate Society?
1- Shopping markets boomed before and after the diving season.
2- Strong mutual relationships developed among people.
3- Family members were many and they all obeyed and respected the head of the family.
4- The sailors’ society was collaborative in spirit (they stood by each other).
5- Seafaring and diving were expressed in various forms of art, literature, songs, proverbs, and children’s games.
Before oil discovery (1950s), UAE’s economy was dependent on:
1 - Fishing
2- Pearl industry (declining)
When did oil exports began?
1962.
The increase in revenue from oil …
Has seen a considerable increase in the use of modern shipping.
