The Divine Felines of Ancient Egypt
Why did Ancient Egyptians rely on cats?
to help them protect their crops from vermin
What was the main problem in the selection?
What are New Caledonian crows known for?
making and using tools
archeologist
a scientist who studies ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, graves, or tools
anticipation
the feeling of looking forward to something
Why did the author write this selection?
to inform readers about how significant cats were in ancient Egypt.
Why did the Crow decide to hide under the orchard?
Orchards are filled with trees and the shade could cool Crow off.
What are some ways in which New Caledonian Crows use and develop tools to improve their lives?
- make hooks out of sticks to poke out grubs.
- cut leaves as if they were scissors with their beaks to make tools
- poke objects to see if they are dangerous
grub
a small, thick, wormlike larva of an insect
domesticated
to train an animal to keep it as a pet or on a farm
How did Ancient Egyptians treat their cats?
Ancient Egyptians treated their cats with a lot of respect and better than pets because they saw them almost as gods.
What was wrong with the pitcher?
The pitcher had a little bit of water but Crow could not reach it!
Why does Jelbert analyze errors the New Caledonian crows when trying to solve problems?
to understand how crows conceptualize and solve problems
weary
physically and mentally tired because of hard work
counterintuitive
different from what would seem natural or expected
What did the Battle of Pelusium demonstrate about ancient Egyptians?
Ancient Egyptians valued cultural beliefs over military victory.
How was Crow able to to reach the water?
He dropped stones in the pitcher to rise the water levels and be able to reach it.
Why do New Caledonian crows use a hook to lift grubs out instead of poking them directly with a normal stick?
They use hook because a normal stick would make the grubs mush.
This shows that New Caledonian crows are smart enough to learn and develop new methods to improve their lives.
deity
a god or goddess
dismay
a strong feeling of being worried, disappointed, or upset
How did Persians use cats to defeat an Egyptian army at the Battle of Pelusium?
Stories say that
- Persian soldiers painted pictures of cats on their shields.
- Persians held live cats in their arms
- Persians released cats onto the battlefield
Challenges can lead people to find clever solutions.
How do the New Caledonian crows use their beaks like scissors?
They snip into the side of a leaf and then rip it up about 10 to 15 centimeters, and snip it off at the top.
hollow
being empty inside
vermin
small animals, such as roaches, and rats, that can cause harm and are difficult to get rid of that