Ancient Human Migration and Pearl Discovery

Questions and Answers

What is the oldest collection of artifacts discovered outside of Africa?

Ceramics and other goods

Ancient pottery and bronze

Hand axes and scraping tools (correct)

Long swords and bows

What was the purpose of the copper trade in the Hajar Mountains?

To trade with ancient Mesopotamia for goods

To create sophisticated weaponry

To create jewelry and adornments

To trade with other nearby civilizations for copper (correct)

What was discovered in the Saruq Al Hadid site in 2002?

A collection of ancient pottery

A large ancient tomb

A pre-Islamic settlement

Stones that were by-products of large-scale metal production (correct)

What was the time period during which the Wadi Suq people populated UAE?

2,000 to 1,300 BCE Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate death toll in the Battle of Dibba?

10,000 people Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered in the resident's garden in Dibba al Hisn in 2004?

A piece of ancient pottery Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the pearls in ancient times?

To adorn themselves with jewelry Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest point in the UAE, located on the north-western side of the Hajar Mountains?

Jebel Jais Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the ancient city of Julfar discovered by archaeologists?

2010 Signup and view all the answers

Which century did the Portuguese launch a conquest of the coastal areas around Oman and the UAE?

16th century Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the British military campaigns in the early 1800s?

Due to rampant piracy Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the first commercial discovery of oil made in the Trucial States?

1958 Signup and view all the answers

Who led one of the undersea surveys for oil in the region?

Jacques Cousteau Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the discovery of the church and monastery on Sir Bani Yas Island?

It showed that Christianity was present in the region since the 7th century CE Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the British military campaigns in the early 1800s?

The region became a British protectorate Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the ceramic evidence found on the UAE east coast?

It showed that the UAE had trade relationships with China Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Early Humans and Trade

125,000-year-old artifacts found in Sharjah region of UAE, suggesting humans moved out of Africa earlier than previously thought.
World's oldest natural pearl, dating back to 5800-5600 BC, was discovered at UAE's Marawah Island, indicating trade with ancient Mesopotamia.
Copper trade with rich deposits in the Hajar Mountains motivated contact with other nearby civilizations.

Ancient Civilizations

Saruq Al Hadid site, discovered in 2002, was filled with stones that were by-products of large-scale metal production during the Iron Age.
Wadi Suq people, from 2,000 to 1,300 BCE, produced sophisticated weaponry with long swords, bows, and arrows made of bronze.
Battle of Dibba, after the death of The Prophet Muhammad, resulted in 10,000 deaths and still-visible graves.

Archaeological Discoveries

Ancient tomb, discovered in 2004, was uncovered in Dibba al Hisn, along with a pre-Islamic settlement and artifacts from the Roman empire.
2015 discovery by University of Kanazawa team found ceramic evidence of major trade with China.
Ancient city of Julfar, discovered in 2010, was famous for its trade with Asia and Europe.
Ancient Christian site, discovered in the early 1990s, shows Christianity was present in the region as early as the 7th century CE.

Imperialist Rule

Portuguese conquest, led by Alfonso de Albuquerque, occurred in the 16th century, affecting coastal areas around Oman and UAE.
British expeditions in the early 1800s led to a truce, making the region a British protectorate until the 1970s.
Discovery of oil in the Trucial States began in the 1900s, with the first commercial discovery in 1958 at the Upper Thamama rock formation.
Jacques Cousteau, famous marine explorer, led undersea surveys for oil in the region.