Egyptian Schools and Education — Questions and answers

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What happened when Nalini and Vivaan looked closely at the stele?

Choices

  1. They found a hidden door behind the stele.
  2. The stele began to glow, and the museum faded away. ✓
  3. A museum guide came to talk to them.
  4. They heard a loud noise and ran away.

Answer: The stele began to glow, and the museum faded away.

From page 1

Who was the man who approached Nalini and Vivaan on the banks of the Nile?

Choices

  1. A farmer named Amadi.
  2. A king named Amadi.
  3. A scribe named Amadi. ✓
  4. A traveler named Amadi.

Answer: A scribe named Amadi.

From page 2

According to Amadi, what does education begin with in their land?

Choices

  1. Reading many books.
  2. Understanding the gifts of the Nile. ✓
  3. Learning about Greek philosophers.
  4. Tending to fields and crops.

Answer: Understanding the gifts of the Nile.

From page 3

What did Amadi call "the first book of Egypt"?

Choices

  1. The stories on papyrus scrolls.
  2. The mud-brick building.
  3. Understanding the seasons, the river's flow, and the stars at night. ✓
  4. The history of scribes and farmers.

Answer: Understanding the seasons, the river's flow, and the stars at night.

From page 4