Frankincense Trees of Dhofar
- 1. Where are Frankincense Trees of Dhofar located?
A) Egypt
B) Iraq
C) Morocco
D) Oman
- 2. Which part of the Frankincense Tree is used to produce frankincense?
A) Fruit
B) Leaves
C) Bark
D) Resin
- 3. Frankincense has been used for its aromatic properties for over how many years?
A) 500 years
B) 1,000 years
C) 5,000 years
D) 10,000 years
- 4. Which ancient civilization highly valued frankincense?
A) Romans
B) Egyptians
C) Greeks
D) Persians
- 5. What is the scientific name of the Frankincense Tree found in Dhofar?
A) Acacia nilotica
B) Ficus carica
C) Pinus sylvestris
D) Boswellia sacra
- 6. What is the main chemical compound responsible for the aroma of frankincense?
A) Caffeine
B) Boswellic acid
C) Vitamin C
D) Calcium
- 7. What is the nickname given to the region where Frankincense Trees of Dhofar grow?
A) Valley of Resin
B) Land of Frankincense
C) Mountain of Fragrance
D) Forest of Aromas
- 8. In Dhofar, what is the traditional method of drying frankincense resin after harvest?
A) Baking
B) Boiling
C) Sun-drying
D) Freezing
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