The national museum of Iraq
In what year was the National Museum of Iraq’s first collection established?
1922
What civilization’s cuneiform texts did the students observe?
Mesopotamian
What type of furnishings did the students see in the ivory gallery?
Furnishings decorated with ivory, gold, and precious stones
What did the main character buy at the gift shop?
A postcard
What is the name of the author of the passage?
Raziq Gharib
Where was the museum moved to in 1966?
Al-Salhiya, Al-Karkh, Baghdad
What famous Assyrian sculpture did the students see?
The winged bull, Lamassu
What did the students do after visiting all the galleries?
Answered questions on their worksheets
What was the overall impression of the museum visit?
Fantastic and informative
What city is the National Museum of Iraq located in?
Baghdad
At what time did the students arrive at the museum?
Ten o’clock
How many legs does the Lamassu sculpture have?
Five
Where did the students go after completing the worksheets?
The cafeteria on the ground floor
What career does the main character dream of pursuing?
Jewellery designer
What type of building was used to store the museum’s first collection?
A government building
What did the museum guide give the students upon arrival?
Worksheets with information about the museum
Where were the Assyrian jewelry pieces found?
In royal tombs at Nimrud
What did the students visit after the cafeteria?
The gift shop
Why does the main character want to visit the museum again?
To study the beautiful jewelry
What section of the museum contained the Assyrian sculpture of Lamassu?
The Assyrian and Babylonian galleries
How many students were in each group?
Four
Which two civilizations had galleries that Mazin took photos in?
Sumerian and Akkadian
What did Jalal buy at the gift shop?
A beautiful cup with a golden pattern
What did the students learn about at the museum?
Many civilizations in Iraq
What activity did the students do before they left the museum?
Visited the gift shop