GRADE8 UNIT4 LESSONS3@4

-Read the following selection and answer the question :

Frankincense and myrrh come from the same plant family, which grows in dry climates such as in India, Oman, Ethiopia,Somalia, Yemen and Saudi Arabia

-Mention THREE countries where frankincense and myrrh are usually grown in .

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-- Read the following selection and answer the question :

Frankincense is a small shrub-like tree whereas myrrh is a taller tree. Their resin has been used for medical purposes for over 5000 years.

Question :

-What is the use of their resin ?

-Read the following selection and answer the question :

The Arabs used these sweet-smelling products for many purposes including:

• healing wounds and protecting against infection

• curing skin diseases such as eczema

• soothing cracked and chapped skin and scars

• used in gum to freshen breath

• relieving stomach aches

• helping prevent fever, food poisoning, breathing problems, coughs and colds

• • as an anti-septic.

-Question :

Mention only THREE purposes of what the Arabs used frankincense and myrrh for .

-Read the following selection ans answer the questions :

Today, frankincense and myrrh are used in many

skin creams, in toothpaste and other cosmetic products.

• Question :

What are frankincense and myrrh used in nowadays ?

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The Arabs' contribution to the world was very important and many fascinating documentaries have been made about the Incense Trade route .

Question :

How were people able to transport frankincense and myrrh in the old days ?

-Make QUESTIONS to the following answers :

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1- .........................................................................................................?

It was used for making perfumes and helping cure illnesses.

Make QUESTIONS to the following answers :

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2- Why was..........................................................................................?

Frankincense was stored in temples to protect it from thieves .

Make QUESTIONS to the following answers :

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- What was..........................................................................................?

The recipe for making perfume was a secret .

Make QUESTIONS to the following answers :

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- Why was..........................................................................................?

It was expensive because kings and queens used the perfume.

Make QUESTIONS to the following answers :

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- Was frankincense ..............................................................................?

No , it was more expensive than silver or gold .