The History of the Candle

The History of the Candle

6th - 7th Grade

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The History of the Candle

The History of the Candle

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English

6th - 7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The central idea of the reading is mostly about:

the use of candles to provide heat

the modern usage of candles

the ways ancient people made candles

the best ways of making candles

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • Ungraded

How were rushlights different from candles?

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3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • Ungraded

What substances (materials) were used to make early candles in Egypt, Rome, China, Japan, India and Europe? Please list the different materials for each.

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4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • Ungraded

What were 3 problems with tallow candles?

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Choose 2 ways modern candles have improved from candles of the past.

They smell good.

They provide light.

They burn cleanly.

They are festive.