FF3 unit 13 skill time reading Papyrus

How did people make writing on clay tablets permanent?

• • By carving into them

• • By painting on them

• • By waiting for the clay to dry

• • By baking them

What is shown in the image on the right side of the text?

• • A drawing of papyrus plants

• • An ancient Egyptian painting

• • A photograph of papyrus

• • A modern-day painting

What does the word "paper" come from?

• Papyrus

• Parchment

• Plastic

• Pen

How many times could each clay tablet be used?

• Only one time

• Twice

• Many times

• Until it broke

What was a major disadvantage of clay tablets?

• They were too light

• They were very small

• They were heavy and easy to break

• They were too expensive

Why did the Ancient Egyptians want to make paper?

• To sell it

• To write on it

• To decorate their homes

• To trade it with other countries

What was a characteristic of the paper made from papyrus?

• Hard and heavy

• Soft and light

• Rough and heavy

• Soft and fragile

What material did the Ancient Egyptians use to make paper?

• Bamboo

• Cotton

• Papyrus

• Silk

What did people sometimes do with the papyrus after using it?

• Burned it

• Buried it

• Washed and used it again

• Threw it away

How long ago did people start using clay tablets to write on?

• 500 years ago

• 1000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

• 2000 years ago