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