From the Queen of Sheba to the Republic of Yemen K-12 Resource Guide and Classroom Ideas By Marta Colburn Illustrated by Maha al-Hibshi and Bruce Paluck Published by The American Institute for Yemeni Studies From the Queen of Sheba to the Republic of Yemen K–12 Resource Guide and Classroom Ideas by Marta Colburn Illustrated by: Maha al-Hibshi and Bruce Paluck Editorial contributions from: Christopher Edens, Richard Ellis, Jonathan Friedlander, Laurence Michalak, Joan Reilly Production Editing and Layout: Joan Reilly General Editor: Maria Ellis Cover Illusration: Maha al-Hibshi Published by: The American Institute for Yemeni Studies P.O. Box 311 Ardmore, PA 19003-0311 U.S.A. Distributed by: The Middle East Studies Association of North America 1219 North Santa Rita Avenue University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721 U.S.A. 520-621-5850, fax 520-626-9095 [email protected]; <http://fp.arizona.edu/mesassoc/> Printed in the United States of America ©2006 American Institute for Yemeni Studies ISBN: 1-882557-13-1 Prepared and published with the assistance of grant funds from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affaris of the (U.S.) Department of State and the International Education Programs Service of the (U.S.) Department of Education. Table of Contents Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................. 1 K - 12 National Standards................................................................................................ 1 Notes on the Text and Arabic Transliteration ................................................................ 2 About the Author .............................................................................................................. 2 Author’s Preface ............................................................................................................... 2 The Republic of Yemen: Geography, Climate, and Map .............................................. 5 A Brief Summary of Yemeni History............................................................................. 16 Lessons:............................................................................................................................ 36 Lesson 1. Between Yemen and America ....................................................................... 36 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 36 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 40 Lesson 2. The Queen of Sheba ...................................................................................... 43 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 43 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 46 Lesson 3. Fragrance in South Arabia ........................................................................... 49 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 49 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 52 Lesson 4. Early South Arabian Writing....................................................................... 55 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 55 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 58 Chart - The Epigraphic South Arabian Alphabet.......................................................... 60 Chart - The Epigraphic South Arabian Alphabet with Roman & Arabic Equivalents .. 61 Lesson 5. The Island of Soqotra: Dragon’s Blood and Aloe ...................................... 62 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 62 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 65 Lesson 6. The Gazelle and the Ibex .............................................................................. 67 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 67 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 71 Lesson 7. A Glimpse of the Stars: Astronomy in Yemen............................................. 73 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 73 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 76 Lesson 8. The Windows of Yemen ................................................................................ 78 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 78 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 80 Instructions for Cut Out of Fanlight Window .............................................................. 82 Instructions for the Wooden Window ........................................................................... 83 Introduction to the Handouts: ..................................................................................... 85 The Legendary Palace of Ghumdan in Sana’a, by Jamal al-Din ‘Ali.......................... 86 The Houses of Sana’a, by Jamal al-Din ‘Ali ................................................................ 88 Lesson 9. Yemen’s Wooden Doors ................................................................................ 92 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 92 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 94 Lesson 10. The Domes of Yemen ................................................................................... 96 Lesson Introduction .......................................................................................................... 96 Classroom Activity ............................................................................................................ 99 Lesson 11. The San’ani House .................................................................................... 102 Lesson Introduction ........................................................................................................ 102 Classroom Activity .......................................................................................................... 105 Instructions for Assembling the San’ani House ......................................................... 107 Lesson 12. Lamps: Chasing Away the Darkness ....................................................... 110 Lesson Introduction ........................................................................................................ 110 Classroom Activity .......................................................................................................... 112 Lesson 13. Ahlan wa Sahlan: Food and Hospitality in Yemen................................. 114 Lesson Introduction ........................................................................................................ 114 Classroom Activity .......................................................................................................... 118 Recipes for Ful Yemeni Style (Fava Beans) & Khubz Tawa (Bread of the Pan) ........ 121 Lesson 14. Henna Body Art ........................................................................................ 123 Lesson Introduction ........................................................................................................ 123 Classroom Activity .......................................................................................................... 125 Lesson 15. Silver Jewelry of Yemen ............................................................................ 127 Lesson Introduction ........................................................................................................ 127 Classroom Activity .......................................................................................................... 129 Lesson 16. The Hirz: Averting Evil ............................................................................. 131 Lesson Introduction ........................................................................................................ 131 Classroom Activity .......................................................................................................... 133 Lesson 17. Mathematics and Geometric Design ....................................................... 135 Lesson Introduction ........................................................................................................ 135 Classroom Activity .......................................................................................................... 137 Instructions for Producing a Geometric Design......................................................... 140