Chapter 5 Vocab Quiz

Which scenario best shows someone being shrewd?

• A person who forgets their homework often

• A person who quickly solves a problem others couldn't

• A person who tells jokes to their friends

• A person who studies quietly in the library

Why might a scribe have been important in ancient history?

• They fought in wars for their country

• They kept animals and grew crops

• They preserved important knowledge by copying texts

• They built monuments and pyramids

Which of the following would most likely require someone to translate?

• Reading a recipe from your favorite cookbook

• Watching a movie in your native language

• Explaining an English story to someone who only speaks Spanish

• Writing your name on a worksheet

Which example best shows a person demonstrating virtue?

• Sharing their answers on a test

• Taking responsibility for a mistake and apologizing

• Arguing with a teacher about homework

• Ignoring a friend in need

Why would calling someone a mean name be considered an insult?

• It helps them learn their lesson

• It motivates them to try harder

• It's a rude or offensive thing to say

Which of these best shows someone acting corrupt?

• A. A student giving their lunch to a friend

• B. A mayor using city money for personal vacations

• C. A parent helping with homework

• D. A teacher reading a book aloud

Why is the ability to imagine important for inventors?

• It helps them write neatly

• It lets them copy others' ideas

• It allows them to see new ideas in their minds before building them

• It teaches them how to follow directions exactly

If a group of people celebrates unique holidays and eats traditional food, they are expressing their culture by:

• Traveling to a new place

• Doing what everyone else does

• Watching a movie

• Practicing customs passed down through generations

Which activity best helps someone understand literature?

• Watching a sports game

• Reading and discussing a novel or poem

• Playing a board game

• Taking a math test

What might cause a movement in how people think about the environment?

• A new law that is ignored

• A popular celebrity talking about climate change