WorksheetsGenre Unit Test (CSMS)
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 39mins
Use “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” to answer the question:
The author includes the description in paragraph 1 most likely to —
illustrate the significance of what archaeologists hope to discover
explain the tasks most commonly performed by archaeologists
emphasize the difficulty archaeologists face when trying to locate ancient cities
highlight the activities that take the most time for archaeologists to perform
Use “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” to answer the question:
In paragraph 5, the examples of lost cities suggest that a major role of an archaeologist is to —
explain why real locations are mentioned in ancient literature
locate written accounts of powerful cities that no longer exist
create replicas of historical buildings based on satellite images
find clues that provide a better understanding of the past
Use “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” to answer the question:
In paragraph 3, the author uses the example of the 3,000-year-old house in Tanis to —
prove that satellites are constantly taking photographs to locate ancient cities
demonstrate that sites once thought to be fictional have been proved to exist
emphasize that satellite photography is powerful enough to find a single building
suggest that previously discovered sites may be much older than originally thought
Use “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” to answer the question:
Parcak hopes that the use of modern technology in archaeology will —
inspire more young people to become archaeologists
help archaeologists better understand previous discoveries
lead to more archaeological discoveries being used in movies
one day allow archaeologists to find objects smaller than a meter in diameter
Use “Picturing the Past for the Future” (pp. 21–22) to answer the question:
Read the dictionary entry below for the word mission.
mission \ ı mi-sh n\ n 1. a group of people sent to establish relations with a foreign country 2. a special assignment 3. a building for carrying out religious or charity work 4. a welfare organization established for people in need
Which definition represents the meaning of mission as it is used in paragraph 2?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Use “Picturing the Past for the Future” (pp. 21–22) to answer the question:
Based on the information in the selection, which of these would CyArk most likely digitally preserve?
Lambert Glacier, the largest glacier in Antarctica
Eagle, the American lunar module used by the first astronauts to land on the moon
Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America
The Great Pyramid at Giza, an ancient pharaoh’s tomb in the Egyptian desert
Use “Picturing the Past for the Future” (pp. 21–22) to answer the question:
Which sentence from the selection suggests that the author thinks CyArk’s work is important?
It’s difficult to imagine a more majestic American landmark than Mount Rushmore, with its imposing likenesses of former presidents carved in stone and rising dramatically above the land.
CyArk has documented locations across the globe
CyArk’s preservation process ensures that images of such sites will be available for future generations, even if the site itself is permanently lost.
In 2010, Cedarleaf learned that the tombs had burned to the ground.
Use “Picturing the Past for the Future” (pp. 21–22) to answer the question:
Which emotion is the photograph most likely intended to evoke in the reader?
Concern for the environment
Awe at a magnificent monument
Excitement about visiting South Dakota
Disappointment in the condition of the monument
Use “Picturing the Past for the Future” (pp. 21–22) to answer the question:
Which sentence expresses an opinion?
It is even harder to imagine the loss to our nation if time or the elements were to destroy this beloved landmark.
Thanks to a company called CyArk, sites like Mount Rushmore can now be digitally preserved and explored for years to come.
The team then uses these data to create high-definition images of the site for storage.
Sites such as these are constantly at risk of destruction from continual exposure to water, sun, and wind or from natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Use “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” and “Picturing the Past for the Future” to answer the question:
Dr. Sarah Parcak and Ben Kacyra would most likely agree about the importance of —
discovering sites made famous in films
using three-dimensional models to create images of landmarks
making future generations aware of important cultural history
allowing tourists to visit historical sites through the Internet
Use “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” and “Picturing the Past for the Future” to answer the question:
How are the purposes of the technologies described in the selections different?
The technology in “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” is used mainly for re-creating sites, while the technology in “Picturing the Past for the Future” is used mainly for exploring sites.
The technology in “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” is used mainly for proving the age of sites, while the technology in “Picturing the Past for the Future” is used mainly for recording facts about sites.
The technology in “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” is used mainly for making people aware of sites, while the technology in “Picturing the Past for the Future” is used mainly for creating self-guided tours of sites.
The technology in “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” is used mainly for locating sites, while the technology in “Picturing the Past for the Future” is used mainly for documenting sites.
Use “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” and “Picturing the Past for the Future” to answer the question:
What is similar about the types of technology discussed in the selections?
Both require the use of satellites to locate sites.
Both involve the use of recorded images.
Both involve the creation of websites for educational purposes.
Both require the sites to be surveyed before they are scanned
Use “Uncovering a New Era in Archaeology” and “Picturing the Past for the Future” to answer the question:
Both Dr. Sarah Parcak and Ben Kacyra are interested in sites —
located in countries around the world
built during the current century
thought to be lost cities
at risk of being destroyed
