What did Baghdad have in common with Babylonia, Egypt, and Greece?

It was an important center of learning.

It was the destination of many ships.

How was Ishaq different from his father?

Ishaq wanted to explore the world.

Ishaq never liked to study books.

Ishaq thought gold was more valuable than books.

Ishaq was impatient when people spoke other languages.

What important thing did Ishaq realize when he was in Athens?

Ideas are like bridges across time.

Home seems attractive after a long voyage.

Aristotle was a great philosopher.

The stars over Athens and Baghdad are the same.

Why did Ishaq most likely continue his expedition for books, even though he longed from home?

He knew how important the books were to scholars.

He wanted to make his parents proud.

He wanted to impress Caliph al-Ma'mun.

He knew he had many more things to learn.

Ishaq truly began to feel the "fire" of searching for answers when he

read the book by Aristotle that he had brought back.

learned about astronomy and mathematics.

decided he wanted to be a man of learning.

entered Baghdad's harbor and saw the scholars' lanterns.

Which of the following statements would Hunayn most likely have made?

One's education is formed by experiences as well as by studying.

The search for ancient books is worth the risk of loved ones' lives.

Few people can expect to become a scholar when they grow up.

No future scholars will ever be superior to the scholars in Baghdad today.

What is the most likely reason the authors included the information about the House of Wisdom at the end of the story?

to explain when the events in the story took place

to give additional information about Aristotle

to explain the legacy of ancient Greece

to give historical facts that supported the story

In this story, knowledge is presented as something that

is of interest only to scholars.

has more value if it is ancient.

is worth risking one's life for.

Which of the following events most influenced the outcome of the story?

The Caliph chose Ishaq to lead an expedition to search for books.

Ishaq saw people from all over the world at the Baghdad market.

Ishaq explored the rooms and courtyards of the House of Wisdom.

Hunayn told Ishaq that he had grown in many ways while searching for books.

The House of Wisdom Springwood 6th Grade

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6th Grade

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CCSS

RI.6.4, RL.5.2, RL.5.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The CARAVANS arrived at dusk.

military scouts

bandits

group of travelers

gypsies

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The MANUSCRIPTS were in bad condition.

sacred scrolls

sacred writings

recorded testimony

handwritten documents

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Please describe that empire's LEGACY.

something received from the past

historical documents

traditions

philosophy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ron and his cousin went to the OBSERVATORY.

natural history museum

place to study astronomical objects

war monument

sanctuary for rescued animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A BEACON could be seen in the distance.

pyramid

formation

temple

light

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cara will be studying MEDIEVAL history in college.

relating to the Middle Ages

relating to Muslim people

relating to the Mediterranean Sea

relating to the Middle East

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mrs. Jones is a PATRON of the university.

dean

representative

supporter

founder

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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The House of Wisdom Springwood 6th Grade

17 questions

The CARAVANS arrived at dusk.

The MANUSCRIPTS were in bad condition.

Please describe that empire's LEGACY.

Ron and his cousin went to the OBSERVATORY.

A BEACON could be seen in the distance.

Cara will be studying MEDIEVAL history in college.

Mrs. Jones is a PATRON of the university.

What did Baghdad have in common with Babylonia, Egypt, and Greece?

What did the Caliph al-Ma'mun consider most important?

How was Ishaq different from his father?

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