OMAN
I NAME THE FOLLOWING:
1. National language of Oman. _____________________
2. National sports of Oman. _________________
3. This separates Iran From Oman. _____________
4. The official language of Oman. _______________
5. The currency of Oman. _______________
6. The Highest Mountain range of Oman. _________________
7. The peak of Oman. ____________________
8. The International Airport of Oman. _______________________________
9. The important seaport of Muscat. ____________________________
10. Another name for frankincense. ____________________
II FILL IN THE BLANKS:
1. Oman is located in the southeastern part of the _______________ Peninsula.
2. The Omani __________ is the Omani wooden boat.
3. The Islamic calendar is also known as the ___________ calendar
4. The Omanis follow the __________ Calendar.
5. ___________________ in the Arabian Sea and __________________, off the southern coast are the important islands of Oman.
6. The important latitude which passes through Oman is the ___________________.
7. Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said is the deputy _____________________ of Oman.
8. ____________ is the official language of Oman.
III GIVE ONE WORD FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. The important latitude passing through Muscat. ______________________
2. A narrow coastal plain in the north coast: _______________________
3. The long robes worn by the Omanis: ____________________
4. The Omani caps: _________________
5. The ornamental daggers worn in Oman: _________________
6. The festival at the end of the Ramadan month: _____________________
7. Another name for Bakri-Eid: ____________________
8. The town that represents Oman as a sea faring nation: _________
9. These are the most important airports of Oman:____________________________ and ___________________________
10.A place known for its hot water springs: ______________
IV ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN TWO POINTS:
1. Write about the physical features of Oman.
• Highlands: The Hajar mountains range runs parallel to the Northern coast. The highest range is the Jabal-Al Akhdar. The highest peak is the Jabal-Al Shams.
• Plains: Al Batinah, a narrow coastal plain runs along the Gulf of Oman. It is a fertile region where date palms grow.
2. Describe the dress of the people of Oman.
• The men wear long robes called ‘Dish dasha” and caps (kumah) or turbans.
• The women wear salwar kameez and Abaya. They also cover their head.
3. What are the two most important festivals celebrated by the people of Oman?
• Eid-Ul-Fitr: A festival celebrated after the completion of fasting, at the end of the Ramadan month.
• Eid-Ul-Adha: The festival of sacrifice. In India it is known as Bakri-Eid.
4. What are the different occupations of the people of Oman?
• The different occupations are Agriculture, rearing camels, goats, fishing and pottery.
•Handicrafts like embroidery, making of caps called Kumah, Kanjars, the belts called kanjaris.
5. Name the important sea ports of Oman.
• Port Mina Al Sultan Qaboos in Muscat.
• Port Raysut in Salalah and Port Sohar.
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