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