Paired Passage "The Landscape of Egypt" and "Egypt's Pyramids"

Which sentence expresses a main idea of the selection "The Landscape of Egypt"?

• A river flows through the middle of Egypt.

• Egypt becomes beautiful at sunrise and sunset

• Rainstorms do not usually occur in Egypt

• The hills in the Nile valley are flat and treeless

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The author organizes the selection "The Landscape of Egypt" by-

• comparing Egypt's geography with that of other countries

• describing Egypt's monotony and then its beauty

• describing Egypt's geography and then its history

• comparing Egypt's culture with that of other countries

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Which detail from the selection "The Landscape of Egypt" is factual statement?

• Altogether, Egypt is a land of tranquil monotony

• The hills which enclose the Nile valley have level tops, and sides that are bare of tress, or shrubs, or flowers or even mosses

• ...Egypt, which is by nature a southern Holland-"weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable

• A glamour is over the scene, which seems transfigured by an enchanter's wand...

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The picture at the beginning of the selection "The Landscape of Egypt" is included to

• encourage people to visit Egypt

• identify where Egypt is located

• compare Egypt with other countries

• show the landscape of Egypt

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text "Egypt's Pyramids"?

• No society except the ancient Egyptians had the resources or authority to build monuments like the pyramids.

• The ancient Egyptians’ original goal was to make grand structures; it wasn’t until after the first pharaoh died that they later became tombs.

• Preparation for the afterlife was an important part of ancient Egyptians culture, especially for the pharaoh, for whom grand tombs (i.e. pyramids) were built and decorated.

• The ancient Egyptians did not believe in an afterlife; rather, the pharaoh physical body, once entombed with its possessions, would rise again.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following quotes best supports the central idea of the text "Egypt's Pyramids"?

• “Only a powerful pharaoh could marshal the necessary human resources to build giant pyramids.” (Paragraph 3)

• “Pyramids were built for religious purposes. The Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to believe in an afterlife.… The Great Pyramids were simply grand tombs of powerful pharaohs.” (Paragraph 5)

• “Many believe that the Sphinx was a portrait of King Chefren (Khafret), who was placed in the middle Pyramid. The lion symbolized immortality.” (Paragraph 7)

• “Because this practice eventually proved too costly, artists instead depicted scenes of human activity on the inside walls. Some pyramids were even equipped with a rest room for the pharaoh.” (Paragraph 9)

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What does the word “adorn” most likely mean as used in paragraph 8 the text "Egypt's Pyramids"?

• To cover up entirely

• To like or love

• To decorate

• To clutter

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence from the text BEST supports the author's claim in "Egypt's Pyramid's" that Egyptians of high social status had extravagant burials?

• The Great Pyramids were simply grand tombs of powerful pharaohs.

• Some pyramids were even equipped with a rest room for the pharaoh.

• Egyptians who ranked high in status often wanted to take their most prized possessions with them in death, so the ka could enjoy them in its next life. Gold, silver, and bronze artifacts were loaded into the interiors of the great tombs.

• Great precautions were taken to protect the tombs from looters.1

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What purpose does both the photos in "The Landscape of Egypt" and "Egypt's Pyramid's" serve for the reader?

• Each photo give the reader an idea of what Egypt's landforms and monuments look like

• The photos help the reader understand the complexity of Egyptian geography

• The photos show how elaborate the ancient Egyptians were when it came to honoring those who have passed away.

• The text features are added to persuade the reader to travel to Egypt

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the shared theme between both text?

• Egypt was a great African nation

• People who visit Egypt will be captured by its beauty

• Egypt is a place of great wonder whether through its natural landscape or man-made monuments

• Many people enjoy what the Egyptian culture has to offer

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7