4. Your Emirati Film - Marking Rubric

Artifacts, Emirati Cultural Heritage and Identity

Definition :

Cultural artifact, anything created by humans which gives information about the culture of its creator and users

Part 1

1.     Do you know what the artifacts in the PowerPoint were used for?

The artifacts were used to show Emirati cultural heritage and identity.

2.     Which countries or ethnic groups are they from?

They are mostly from the Emirati cultural heritage. 

3.     Watch the PowerPoint and note down your favourite artifact.

	What is it?	What is it used for?	Where is it from?
a	Coffee Pot and Cups	These items are used to help make people feel comfortable in another person's house.	Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation
b	The Holy Quran	It is used to recite holy prayers of Islam.	Abu Dhabi's Cultural Foundation
c	Softstone Incense Burner	It was used to burn incense in the Iron Age date.	Sharjah
d	Gold Pendant	It is used as jewellery.	Sharjah
e	Bronze Spearhead	It was used to craft spears.	Wadi 'Asimah
f	Flint Arrowhead	It is used to make arrows.	Marawah
g	Early Islamic Silver Coin	It was used to exchange goods or items.	Ra's al-Khaimah

Part 2

What does the coffee pot symbolize in Emirati culture?

It symbolizes hospitality and generosity between Emirati people.

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Take a look at some of the Emirati artifacts in this virtual museum.

http://www.uaeinteract.com/VIRTUAL_MUSEUM/museum_index.html

What Emirati artifacts would you choose to explain your culture to a visitor to the UAE?

1. Coffee Pot

2. The Holy Quran

3. Pearl-diver's Equipment

4. Commemorative Coin

5. Falconry Equipment

Do you have many Emirati artifacts in your home?

I have a few such as the Coffee Pot, Falconry Equipment, and The Holy Quran.

Have you retained many of the old Emirati traditions in your family?

Yes I have retained some of the traditions.

Can you explain what makes Emirati culture unique in the world?

The old Emirati way of living includes hunting using animals such as the saluki or a falcon to hunt other animals that are edible. The Emiratis would dive for pearls and the merchants would sell them.