The Fascinating History of Fire Quiz

The article was MAINLY about:

• the importance of fire

• reading Greek myths

• cooking with fire

• the dangers of wildfires

In the section Amazing Discovery, what is the meaning of the word "ignite" in the sentence "or when lava flows from a volcano, it can ignite fires"?

• stop

• start

• cool

• control

To learn about human life thousands of years ago, what did researchers look at? CHOOSE TWO.

• old firepits

• old lighters

• broken matches

• burned bones

How did our bodies change after humans learned to cook their food with heat?

• Stomachs became larger

• Brains became smaller

• Bodies became weaker

• Teeth became smaller

Which text evidence supports the idea that fire kept people alive?

• "It kept us warm on cold nights."

• "'We are the fire creature.'"

• "It's possible humans were using fire as early as 1.5 million years ago."

• "Humans learned to start a fire when they wanted."

How did the history of fire change in the 1820s?

• People made sharp tools for hunting.

• People learned to hit rocks together to create sparks.

• Matches and lighters were invented that made kindling a fire easy.

• Twigs and leaves were used.

How has fire been a source of danger over the years? CHOOSE TWO.

• Wildfires caused by forests full of dead plants and trees

• Pollution causing hotter temperatures and drying out plants.

• People not using the stove correctly at home.

• Girls leaving their hair dryer on

What is the central idea of the text: "The Fascinating History of Fire"?

• Fire is very harmful to the earth.

• The history of fire has changed human lives forever

• Fire is important

• Practice safety when handling fire

According to the text, what are natural ways fire is started? CHOOSE TWO.

• lightning shooting down from the sky and hitting a tree

• lava flowing from volcanos

• The god Prometheus giving fire to humans

• A crow taking it from the sun