Egyptian Pottery: The First Art Form — Questions and answers

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Where did Petra and Valentina find themselves after the room began to spin?

Choices

  1. In a busy market.
  2. In a field of golden wheat next to a river. ✓
  3. Inside a very old pyramid.
  4. On a high mountain overlooking a desert.

Answer: In a field of golden wheat next to a river.

From page 2

What did Petra notice about Anuket's hands?

Choices

  1. They were holding beautiful flowers.
  2. They were covered in colorful paint.
  3. Clay was caked beneath her fingernails. ✓
  4. They had many sparkling rings on them.

Answer: Clay was caked beneath her fingernails.

From page 3

What does Anuket make from the mud of the Nile?

Choices

  1. Strong boats for the river.
  2. Big houses for her family.
  3. Vessels to hold food and drink. ✓
  4. New clothes for everyone.

Answer: Vessels to hold food and drink.

From page 4

What does Anuket say each symbol on their pottery tells?

Choices

  1. The age of the pot.
  2. A story. ✓
  3. How to find water.
  4. The name of the artist.

Answer: A story.

From page 5

What does Anuket do with broken pieces of pottery?

Choices

  1. She throws them into the river.
  2. She glues them back together perfectly.
  3. She grinds them into powder to add to new clay. ✓
  4. She uses them to decorate her house.

Answer: She grinds them into powder to add to new clay.

From page 6

Who did Anuket say started out as a farmer, just like her?

Choices

  1. Petra's parents.
  2. Anuket's ancestors.
  3. The pharaoh Narmer. ✓
  4. Valentina's grandmother.

Answer: The pharaoh Narmer.

From page 7

What signaled that it was time for Petra and Valentina to return?

Choices

  1. Anuket clapped her hands.
  2. The ground began to tremble. ✓
  3. The sun started to set.
  4. A bird flew away.

Answer: The ground began to tremble.

From page 8

What did Petra whisper after she understood the pottery jar's true meaning?

Choices

  1. "This pot is incredibly old!"
  2. "I want to make my own pottery!"
  3. "'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing,'" ✓
  4. "We should tell everyone about this!"

Answer: "'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing,'"

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