Vocabulary
to shake or shiver
tremble
Fire is an example of a chemical reaction.
true
Explain the silk Road
A) The Silk Road was a trade network between Asia and Europe that allowed goods to travel from East to West. (B) It was important as it helped people trade across the world, and allowed inventions, technology etc to spread. Also brought tea and silk to Europe.
How did the Ottomans end up conquering Constantinople?
BOATS
to win; conquer; defeat
overcome
All polymers are man-made or synthetic.
false
Explain the plague and it's impact
(A) The plague was a disease that killed millions in Europe, also known as black death. (B) It killed off so many people that those who survived were allowed to ask for better wages, meant more land was free etc. Helped introduce better levels of equality.
“Leaders should be allowed to have secret police." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
Ivan and Suleiman
Her room is always _________________________. She tidies away her toys, folds her clothes, and cleans her floor regularly.
neat
muffled
fortunate
plain
neat
What is graphene? Provide one example of how it might be used in the future.
(A) Graphene is a form of carbon that is one atom thick. (B) It can be used to make batteries, better electronics, new technology etc.
Why was Constantinople being conquered such a big event?
Marked the end of the Roman Empire for good. Also, was the first time the city was conquered.
While being part of a powerful family in the Middle Ages came with wealth and status, it also came with many challenges. Explain two ways life was difficult for people from powerful families.
Feudalism, constant fighting ect
The haunted house was scary and dirty. Every surface was covered with _________________________, and cobwebs hung from the
ceilings.
tomb
dust
program
construct
dusty
What did Mendeleev notice about the different elements while he was writing his book? How was this discovery later proven to be correct?
(A) Should contain some correct details from the following: Mendeleev noticed that when elements were arranged by increasing atomic weight, their chemical properties exhibited a periodic pattern. This means that elements with similar chemical properties appeared at regular intervals, allowing him to create the first periodic table. He also observed that there were gaps in his table, which led him to predict the existence and properties of undiscovered elements. (B) He was later proven correct when new elements were discovered that filled in these gaps
Talk about Suleiman the Magnificent and some of the changes he made to the Ottoman Empire.
(A) Suleiman the Magnificent was a powerful and famous leader of the Ottomans. (B) He introduced the same laws across his empire and tried to make his country fairer. Made sure the laws were followed by choosing governors to manage parts of the empire. Also spied on his people to make sure he was popular.
Why can't we stop using plastics today?
IT'S EVERYWHERE AHHHH
Henry and Kelly loved _________________________ Lego buildings
together. It was their favorite hobby, and they built so many cool
things!
constructing
What happens when plastics break down? Why is this a problem?
Plastic breaks down and becomes smaller. Turns into microplastics. It doesn’t decay and biodegrade. (B) This is an issue because it means plastic waste lasts forever and causes pollution.
Why did people listen to Joan of Arc if she was just a peasant girl?
She got visions from God and this helped liven up the soldiers to fight harder and win
Which smart material do you think is the most useful and interesting?
memory, photochromic, self healing