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