UAE picture quiz: questions and answers

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

1. What are these traditional hand designs worn at weddings and Eids?Easy

   
   • ATattoo
   • BHenna
   • CTalli
   • DKohl
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   Correct answer: B) Henna

   Source: Visit Abu Dhabi — Emirati traditions

2. What is this pot that Arabic coffee is poured from?Easy

   
   • AIncense burner
   • BWater jar
   • CHand mill
   • DDallah
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   Correct answer: D) Dallah

   Source: DCT Abu Dhabi — Al Gahwa guide

3. What is this bird of prey used in falconry?Easy

   
   • AFalcon
   • BHoubara
   • COwl
   • DGull
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   Correct answer: A) Falcon

   Source: UNESCO — Intangible Cultural Heritage (UAE)

4. In the UAE and the Gulf these are called “the bread of the desert”. What are they?Easy

   
   • AFigs
   • BDates
   • COlives
   • DPomegranates
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   Correct answer: B) Dates

   Source: Official UAE portal — Ramadan

5. What is this bird historically hunted in falconry?Medium

   
   • APigeon
   • BHoubara
   • CSandgrouse
   • DStone-curlew
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   Correct answer: B) Houbara

   Source: UNESCO — Intangible Cultural Heritage (UAE)

6. How many natural islands does Abu Dhabi emirate have?Medium

   
   • AAbout 20
   • BAbout 50
   • CAbout 100
   • DMore than 200
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   Correct answer: D) More than 200

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Abu Dhabi

7. This historic Bur Dubai district of wind-tower houses reflects Dubai life since the mid-19th century. What is it?Medium

   
   • AHeart of Sharjah
   • BHatta Heritage Village
   • CAl Jazirah Al Hamra
   • DAl Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
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   Correct answer: D) Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

   Source: Dubai Culture — Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

8. The picture shows the leaves and pods of a desert tree chosen as the national tree. What is it?Medium

   
   • ASidr
   • BSamr
   • CGhaf
   • DMangrove
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   Correct answer: C) Ghaf

   Source: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi — Ghaf tree

9. Into how many administrative districts was Dubai divided in 2016?Hard

   
   • A7
   • B21
   • C14
   • D30
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   Correct answer: C) 14

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Dubai

10. The entire wild population of this endangered animal lives in the Hajar Mountains of the UAE and Oman. What is it?Hard

    
    • ANubian ibex
    • BArabian oryx
    • CArabian tahr
    • DArabian gazelle
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    Correct answer: C) Arabian tahr

    Source: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi — Arabian tahr

11. This palace in Al Ain was Sheikh Zayed's residence and is now a museum. What is it?Hard

    
    • AAl Jahili Fort
    • BAl Ain Palace Museum
    • CQasr Al Hosn
    • DAl Muwaiji Fort
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    Correct answer: B) Al Ain Palace Museum

    Source: UAE Government Portal — Explore the UAE by emirate

12. What is the approximate area of Dubai emirate?Hard

    
    • A1,114 km²
    • B8,114 km²
    • C2,590 km²
    • D4,114 km²
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    Correct answer: D) 4,114 km²

    Source: UAE Government Portal — Dubai

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