Identify (Who)
What
When
Where
How/Why
100
Who discovered three golden beads?
Abdullah
100
Mesopotamia is a Greek word that means what?
"between two rivers"
100
When did the Sumerian civilization begin?
Approximately 5,000 years ago
100
Where are the ruins of Ur located?
About two hundred miles south of modern-day Baghdad
100
Why did we make the assumption that Abdullah was between 10 and 12 years old?
He was referred to as a "boy" throughout the story
200
Who rewarded his workers who had found something of value with baksheesh at the end of every day?
Sir Charles Leonard Woolley (AKA The Englishman)
200
What was Abdullah's job?
To remove dirt from ancient tombs, AKA graves
200
In what year did British archeologist Sir Charles Leonard Woolley begin his first excavation of the ruins of Ur?
1922
200
The country of Iraq was once part of a much larger area called what?
Mesopotamia
300
Who had been the boss of the excavation site while the Englishman and his wife were away in Baghdad?
Sheik Hamoudi
300
What was "Tin Lizzie" used for?
Escorting people to and from Ur
300
The sites that Sir Charles Leonard Woolley and his team uncovered dated back to what year?
2600 B.C.
300
Where did men who had found anything of value gather at the end of the day to receive their reward?
In front of the Expedition house
300
Why did Abdullah interpret a cloud passing over the sun as an omen, or a bad sign?
Abdullah had just made up his mind to stash the beads rather than turning them in, so he was probably unsure of his decision and wondering if it might backfire on him.
400
Who is Mr. and Mrs. Woolley's assistant?
Max Mallowan
400
What did Mr. Woolley bring Abdullah from Baghdad?
min simma, a chewy Iraqi dessert
400
In what year did Woolley discover the tomb of Queen Shub-ad, and what do archeologists believe to be her name today?
1927; Pu-abi
400
According to the map, which river travels further North, Tigris or Euphrates?
Tigris
400
In the midst of backbreaking labor, why did Abdullah become overwhelmed with the feeling of pride?
Abdullah felt pride being a part of discovering treasures that belonged to his people; it was his past they were uncovering together.
500
Which pick man found the dagger at the excavation site?
Muthanna
500
What do historians and archeologists mean when they describe Sumer as "the cradle of civilization?"
They are referring to how old and influential the civilization was; Among the greatest accomplishments of Sumer were the invention of writing and the development of cities
500
At what time did Abdullah wait for the Englishman to receive his surprise, and what was it?
Promptly at six o'clock; a chance to be more than a basket carrier, possibly even an assistant
500
How does the author use foreshadowing to help tell this story?
The author uses hits and indications, such as Abdullah discovering three golden beads on page 5, to tell the reader there may be more discoveries in store.
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