Mesopotamia
Who was Hammurabi?
He was a famous king in Mesopotamia who made sure that the laws were written down.
Why do rabbits have such large ears?
So that they are able to hear when a predator is sneaking up on them.
If recess starts at a quarter of 10, what time is recess?
9:45
Why would you be likely to find a sapling at an orchard?
Because a sapling is a baby tree, and an orchard is a place where trees are raised.
Who was Peanut?
Peanut was actually Morgan Le Fay.
Who were the cities of Mesopotamia ruled by?
They were ruled by a king or queen.
Why do owls have such large eyes?
So they can spot prey even from far away.
What kind of lines will run beside each other, but never touch?
parallel lines
What kind of animal lives in a hive?
Bees.
How many "M" things did Jack and Annie need to break the spell over Morgan Le Fay?
They needed three M things.
What two major rivers enabled people to settle in Mesopotamia?
Why is it advantageous for some plants to have large leaves?
Because they are able to collect more sunlight.
If lunch is over at quarter past 12, what time is lunch over?
12:15
Name three things thank have a trunk.
An elephant, a car, and a tree.
How did the moon man help Jack and Annie?
He helped them when they had fallen. He gave them a hint that Peanut was the last M thing.
What does it mean when a group of people settle?
It means that they build permanent structures and begin growing food. They no longer regularly move in search of food.
What body structure allows plants to absorb nutrients from the soil?
The roots.
If I had 6 quarters, how much money would I have?
$1.50.
Why would happen if you brushed against a bench with wet paint?
You would get paint on your clothes from touching the wet paint.
Who turned Morgan Le Fay into a mouse?
Merlin.
What was the form of writing called in Mesopotamia?
What does it mean when people say that an animal is endangered?
It means that the animal is at risk for becoming extinct because its habitat is being threatened.
If the school day is over at half past 3, what time do we get out of school?
3:30
Name an object that is shaped like a cube.
Dice, boxes, etc.
Which character from "Midnight on the Moon" could be considered cautious?
Jack could be considered cautious.