CKLA Paper Unit 4 Eureka 4th Grade

How did Cai Lun create the first sheets of paper?

• By pressing the mixture into molds
• By pounding the materials into a pulp
• By weaving the fibers together
• By boiling the materials and drying the paste

Which material was commonly used as a writing surface in ancient Egypt?

• Bamboo
• Vellum
• Papyrus
• Silk

How did the invention of paper change the spread of knowledge?

• It enabled the recording and sharing of information
• It limited communication across long distances
• It made storytelling a thing of the past
• It restricted the availability of books

What motivated Cai Lun to invent a new writing surface?

• The high cost of silk and bamboo
• Frustration with the fragility of papyrus
• The need for a more convenient option
• The Emperor's demand for lightweight materials

Which two new uses for paper became popular in China?

• Money and toilet paper
• Artwork and history books
• Scrolls and parchment
• Knowledge and science records

What were the main ingredients used by Cai Lun in his paper-making experiment?

• Papyrus and vellum
• Tree bark, old cloth, rope, and fishing nets
• Silk, bamboo, and animal skin
• Wood pulp and water

What impact did paper have on education?

• It enabled billions of people to learn to read
• It eliminated the need for schools
• It made education more expensive
• It restricted access to knowledge

What was the main reason why most knowledge was communicated through spoken words in ancient times?

• Difficulty of writing
• Bad print of written records
• Preference for oral traditions
• Lack of writing materials

How did paper contribute to political revolutions?

• By limiting access to information
• By supporting the rule of mighty kings
• By making it easier to print propaganda
• By allowing political thinkers to communicate their ideas

Which pamphlet inspired the American Revolution and was printed on paper?

• The Bill of Rights
• Common Sense by Tom Paine
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Federalist Papers