Mysteries of the Ancient World
1. Some animals survive winter by letting their bodies slow down almost completely.
What is this long winter sleep called?
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Hibernation.
3.
Fill in the blank with the correct word from the passage:
“Volcanoes can change the land quickly, and when they erupt, they sometimes produce clouds of ash that __________ the sky.”
a) darken
b) decorate
c) measure
d) flavor
a) darken
8.
In the first Olympic Games, did athletes compete as teams or individuals?
Individuals.
5.
Who ruled ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs.
6.
What is the wrapped body called after it is covered in linen?
A mummy.
3. When hot, melted rock reaches the Earth’s surface, it gets a different name.
What is magma called after it erupts?
Lava.
8.
Where and when did the first Olympic Games take place?
They took place in Greece in the summer of 776 BC
4.
Based on the passage, why were the houses, streets, and even food found almost exactly as they were 2,000 years ago?
Because thick ash covered the city and preserved everything.
9.
What is a sculpture?/ How is it different from a painting?
A sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art.
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9.
Fill in the blank:
Most sculptures stand still, but some can ______.
move
4. Which of the following BEST explains why Pompeii remained unchanged for nearly 2,000 years?
a) The stones of the city were unusually strong.
b) Few people lived there after the eruption.
c) Thick layers of ash covered and preserved the city.
d) Rainfall washed away the ash very slowly.
c) Thick layers of ash covered and preserved the city.
6.
Fill in the blank using the correct word from the passage:
“In 1922, an archaeologist found a mummy in __________________.”
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the Valley of the Kings
12.
Correct Sentence:
Constellations have been study since ancient times.
Constellations have been studied since ancient times.
6.
Q: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
a) Egyptians used special materials to preserve bodies.
b) The boy king was buried with valuable items.
c) The archaeologist expected the tomb to be empty.
d) Some people believed the tomb carried a curse.
c) The archaeologist expected the tomb to be empty.
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Q: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
a) Pompeii was buried overnight.
b) Mount Vesuvius is one of the world’s dangerous volcanoes.
c) Pompeii stayed known and famous after 79 A.D.
d) The ash helped preserve what was buried.
c) Pompeii stayed known and famous after 79 A.D.
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Both hibernating animals and ancient Egyptian mummies experience major changes in their bodies.
Describe the way each one changes.
Hibernating animals: Their body temperature drops, their breathing almost stops, and their heartbeat slows.
Mummies: Their bodies are preserved with special materials and wrapped in linen.
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11.
What happens to meteors when they enter Earth’s atmosphere?
They burn up and create streaks of light.
7.
Why is ancient Greece often called “the birthplace of Western civilization”?
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Because Greek civilization greatly influenced many other civilizations, and much of Western culture today is based on Greek ideas.
9.
Why is the Guggenheim Museum described as “a work of art”?
the building’s unique design
featuring a round silhouette
domed skylight
the paintings on display you can see along the spiral ramp
a domed skyline
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Q: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
a) Meteors burn when entering Earth’s atmosphere.
b) Comets are made of ice and dust.
c) Comets can be seen only when they are close to Earth.
d) Meteors glow brightly when seen from the ground.
c) Comets can be seen only when they are close to Earth.
5. The Nile’s yearly flooding created rich soil that supported farming.
Explain how this natural event led to the rise of a civilization in two steps.
The flood left rich soil that let farmers grow many crops, and people settle along the river and build a civilization.
7.
Why was it said the king put a curse on the tomb?
Shortly after the tomb was opened, one of the tomb's discoverers died.
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지구의 자전으로 인해 별자리는 매일 밤 움직이는 것처럼 보입니다. (appear to)
Constellations appear to move each night due to the Earth’s rotation
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The passage explains why Pompeii is so important for learning about ancient Roman life.
Using details from the text, explain one reason why Pompeii teaches us so much about the past.
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Because the ash preserved everything, we can learn a lot about how people lived in ancient Roman times
12.
Why is Orion one of the most recognizable constellations, according to the passage?
Because it can be seen throughout the world.