Emirati heritage quiz: questions and answers

Here are 12 questions from the “Emirati heritage” category of Uloomak, from easy to hard. Try to answer, then tap “Show the answer” to see the answer and its source.

1. Who was the “Nukhadha”?Easy

   • AThe diver who goes down to gather oysters
   • BThe boat owner/manager who ran the trip and shared the profits
   • CThe cook who fed the crew throughout the trip
   • DThe boy who helped the crew with ropes and cleaning
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   Correct answer: B) The boat owner/manager who ran the trip and shared the profits

   Source: DCT Abu Dhabi — Pearl diving

2. Emirati “Al Talli”, inscribed by UNESCO, is a traditional skill of:Easy

   • AEmbroidery
   • BPottery
   • CShipbuilding
   • DFalconry
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   Correct answer: A) Embroidery

   Source: UNESCO — Intangible Cultural Heritage (UAE)

3. Which historic building houses the Ajman Museum?Easy

   • AMasfout Castle
   • BThe Red Fort
   • CAl Fahidi Fort
   • DAjman Fort
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   Correct answer: D) Ajman Fort

   Ajman Fort dates back to the 18th century; the museum shows artefacts, manuscripts and traditional life.

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Ajman

4. The “Bisht”, inscribed by UNESCO in 2025, is:Easy

   • AA silver belt
   • BA women's head cover
   • CA leather shoe
   • DThe men's cloak (Abaa)
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   Correct answer: D) The men's cloak (Abaa)

   Source: UNESCO — Intangible Cultural Heritage (UAE)

5. What was the main pearl-diving season called?Medium

   • AGhous Al Kabir (the big dive)
   • BAl Raddah
   • CAl Khanjiya
   • DThe short summer season
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   Correct answer: A) Ghous Al Kabir (the big dive)

   Source: DCT Abu Dhabi — Pearl diving

6. What is “Khuzi”?Medium

   • ASalted fish cooked in a spiced sauce
   • BStuffed whole roast lamb or goat on spiced rice
   • CA sweet of dates, flour and ghee
   • DThin sesame bread baked on a griddle
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   Correct answer: B) Stuffed whole roast lamb or goat on spiced rice

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Food

7. To which century does Fujairah Fort date?Medium

   • A10th century
   • B19th century
   • C20th century
   • D16th century
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   Correct answer: D) 16th century

   Source: Fujairah Tourism — Fujairah Fort

8. Which Emirati element was inscribed by UNESCO in 2024?Medium

   • AAl Sadu
   • BFalconry
   • CHenna
   • DAl Aflaj
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   Correct answer: C) Henna

   Source: UNESCO — Intangible Cultural Heritage (UAE)

9. In which year was the watchtower of Qasr Al Hosn built?Hard

   • A1790
   • B1850
   • C1900
   • D1939
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   Correct answer: A) 1790

   Source: DCT Abu Dhabi — Qasr Al Hosn

10. When did the “big dive” pearling season run?Hard

    • A1 January – 31 March
    • B1 June – 30 September
    • C1 October – 31 December
    • D1 March – 31 May
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    Correct answer: B) 1 June – 30 September

    Source: DCT Abu Dhabi — Pearl diving

11. Construction of Al Jahili Fort began in 1891. When was it completed?Hard

    • A1895
    • B1898
    • C1905
    • D1910
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    Correct answer: B) 1898

    Source: DCT Abu Dhabi — Al Jahili Fort

12. In which emirate does bull-butting still take place weekly in the cooler months?Hard

    • AFujairah
    • BAbu Dhabi
    • CDubai
    • DAjman
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    Correct answer: A) Fujairah

    Source: UAE Government Portal — Sports

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