The Dead Sea Scrolls

The first permanent settlement in the area was established over 1,000 years ago.
What does "settlement" mean?

• An agreement

• A building

• A community where people live

• A journey

After walking for hours, they finally reached the shore of the lake.
What does "shore" mean?

• The center

• The bottom

• The edge of the water

• The highest point

My companions on the trip were very friendly and fun to be around.

What does "companions" mean?

• Friends or people you travel with

• Tour guides

• Enemies

• Teachers

He tossed his keys onto the table and sat down.
What does "tossed" mean?

• Lost

• Threw lightly

• Destroyed

• Hid

I stumbled on the stairs because I wasn’t watching my step.
What does "stumbled" mean?

• Jumped

• Fell slightly

• Skipped

• Climbed

An antique vase was found in the old cottage.
What does "antique" mean?

• Brand new

• Valuable and old

• Modern and cheap

• Broken

Archaeologists discovered ancient tools beneath the ruins.
What does "Archaeologists" mean?

• Space scientists

• Historians

• Scientists who study ancient history

• Engineers

The museum displayed scroll fragments found in the cave.
What does "scroll fragments" mean?

• Ancient writings

• Metal sheets

• Modern books

• Paper clips

There’s an ongoing debate about how the structure was built.
What does "debate" mean?

• Celebration

• War

• Formal discussion

• Silent agreement

The country sent more troops to the area to keep peace.
What does "troops" mean?

• Reporters

• Soldiers

• Tourists

• Farmers