WorksheetsPASSAGE 2: EGYPT'S ANCIENT BOAT-BUILDERS
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 33mins
A lack of agreement exists about ancient trade routes. The phrase a lack of agreement is closest in meaning to:
Unity
Disagreement
Cooperation
Harmony
Trade was a necessity for ancient coastal civilizations. The term necessity is closest to:
Option
Need
Choice
Luxury
Remarkable artefacts were uncovered at ancient ports. The term remarkable is closest to:
Ordinary
Extraordinary
Common
Simple
Traders accumulated wealth through maritime routes. The term accumulate is closest to:
Lose
Collect
Spend
Waste
Ancient altars were found near coastal temples. The term altars is closest to:
Houses
Shrines
Markets
Ships
Ancient builders altered ship designs for better navigation. The term alter is closest to:
Maintain
Modify
Keep
Destroy
Alternative trade routes were used when seas were rough. The term alternative (adj) is closest to:
Similar
Substitute
Identical
Same
Ancient traders explored alternatives to sea routes. The term alternatives (n) is closest to:
Options
Rules
Limits
Standards
Ancient ports were altogether abandoned after wars. The term altogether is closest to:
Partially
Entirely
Slightly
Occasionally
Ancient inhabitants built ports for trade. The phrase ancient inhabitants is closest to:
Modern residents
Early settlers
Current citizens
Newcomers
Ancient workers assembled ships with precision. The term assemble is closest to:
Destroy
Construct
Scatter
Break
Ancient ships could be disassembled for repairs. The phrase be disassembled is closest to:
Be built
Be dismantled
Be strengthened
Be preserved
Ancient ports were abandoned due to changing trade routes. The phrase be abandoned is closest to:
Be maintained
Be deserted
Be restored
Be improved
Ancient sailors carved into cliffs to mark trade routes. The phrase carve into is closest to:
Paint over
Engrave
Cover up
Smooth out
Ancient carvings depicted seafaring journeys. The term carvings is closest to:
Paintings
Engravings
Statues
Writings
Archaeologists came across ancient anchors in a lagoon. The phrase come across is closest to:
Ignore
Discover
Avoid
Hide
Cedar ships came into use for ancient trade. The phrase come into use is closest to:
Stop being used
Be adopted
Be discarded
Be forgotten
Conclusive evidence confirmed ancient sea voyages. The phrase conclusive evidence is closest to:
Uncertain proof
Definitive proof
Weak evidence
False claims
Ancient sailors had considerable seagoing experience. The phrase considerable seagoing experience is closest to:
Limited knowledge
Extensive sailing skill
Basic training
No experience
Artefacts dating from ancient Egypt were found at ports. The phrase dating from is closest to:
Ending in
Originating in
Modernized in
Replaced by
Ancient carvings depict ships sailing rough seas. The term depict is closest to:
Hide
Portray
Destroy
Ignore
Desolate coasts were once bustling ancient ports. The term desolate is closest to:
Crowded
Barren
Lively
Populated
Theories about ancient voyages divide archaeologists. The phrase divide sb is closest to:
Unite people
Cause disagreement
Inspire agreement
Encourage unity
It is evident that ancient sailors were skilled navigators. The term evident is closest to:
Unclear
Obvious
Hidden
Doubtful
The exact location of ancient ports is still debated. The term exact is closest to:
Vague
Precise
Uncertain
Approximate
Archaeologists examine artefacts to understand ancient trade. The term examine is closest to:
Ignore
Inspect
Discard
Hide
Ancient ships were durable, with no exceptions. The term exception is closest to:
Rule
Anomaly
Standard
Norm
Ancient traders brought exotic goods to ports. The term exotic is closest to:
Common
Foreign
Ordinary
Local
Ancient ports fell out of use after trade routes changed. The phrase fall out of use is closest to:
Become popular
Become obsolete
Be maintained
Be improved
Some believe ancient voyage stories are fictitious. The term fictitious is closest to:
True
Imaginary
Real
Factual
Traders would go overland when seas were too rough. The phrase go overland is closest to:
Travel by sea
Travel by land
Stay in place
Fly above
Ancient ships docked at coastal ports for trade. The term dock (v) is closest to:
Sail away
Moor
Drift
Sink
Ancient sailors faced hostile seas during voyages. The term hostile is closest to:
Friendly
Threatening
Calm
Peaceful
Ancient illustrations showed ships navigating waves. The term illustrations is closest to:
Writings
Drawings
Tools
Ships
Incense was traded along ancient maritime routes. The term incense is closest to:
Food
Fragrance
Metal
Cloth
Artefacts indicate advanced ancient seafaring skills. The term indicate is closest to:
Hide
Suggest
Deny
Ignore
Infrequent voyages made ancient trade challenging. The term infrequent is closest to:
Frequent
Rare
Common
Regular
Ancient sailors inscribed names on ship hulls. The term inscribe is closest to:
Erase
Engrave
Paint
Cover
Ancient inscriptions described maritime journeys. The term inscriptions is closest to:
Paintings
Writings
Tools
Ships
Ancient legible inscriptions revealed trade details. The term legible is closest to:
Unreadable
Readable
Hidden
Blurred
Ancient missions explored new trade routes. The term missions is closest to:
Expeditions
Vacations
Meetings
Festivals
Mysterious artefacts were found at ancient ports. The term mysterious is closest to:
Clear
Enigmatic
Obvious
Known
Ancient sailors navigated through rough seas. The phrase navigate through is closest to:
Avoid
Sail through
Stop in
Ignore
Precious goods were traded on ancient routes. The term precious is closest to:
Worthless
Valuable
Common
Ordinary
Archaeologists pinpointed the location of an ancient port. The term pinpoint is closest to:
Miss
Identify
Ignore
Generalize
It is probable that ancient ships used cedar wood. The term probable is closest to:
Unlikely
Likely
Impossible
Certain
Ancient ships reached distant ports for trade. The term reach (v) is closest to:
Avoid
Arrive at
Leave
Miss
Ancient ships were reinforced with wooden timbers. The term reinforce is closest to:
Weaken
Strengthen
Destroy
Remove
Ancient ports were relatively small compared to modern ones. The term relatively is closest to:
Absolutely
Comparatively
Completely
Always
The remains of ancient ships were found in a lagoon. The phrase remains of is closest to:
New parts
Ruins
Modern ships
Complete structures
Remnants of ancient docks were uncovered by archaeologists. The term remnants is closest to:
New materials
Remains
Modern tools
Complete docks
Ancient carvings showed scenes of maritime trade. The term scenes is closest to:
Tools
Images
Ships
Books
Seafaring cultures built advanced ships. The term seafaring is closest to:
Land-based
Maritime
Urban
Agricultural
Ancient jars were sealed up to store goods. The phrase seal up is closest to:
Open
Close off
Break
Empty
Archaeologists search for ancient shipwrecks. The phrase search for is closest to:
Ignore
Seek
Hide
Avoid
New finds may settle the debate about ancient voyages. The phrase settle the debate is closest to:
Start an argument
Resolve the issue
Cause disagreement
Ignore the topic
Ancient ports sheltered ships from storms. The term shelter (v) is closest to:
Expose
Protect
Destroy
Abandon
Skilled artisans built ancient ships. The term skilled (adj) is closest to:
Untrained
Expert
Inexperienced
Amateur
Artefacts were specifically used for trade rituals. The term specifically is closest to:
Generally
Particularly
Vaguely
Randomly
Ancient ports had a supply of trade goods. The term supply is closest to:
Shortage
Stock
Loss
Demand
Ancient ships could be taken apart for repairs. The phrase take sth apart is closest to:
Build
Dismantle
Strengthen
Preserve
Ancient techniques for shipbuilding were advanced. The term techniques is closest to:
Mistakes
Methods
Errors
Failures
Tiny marine animals were found in ancient port sediments. The phrase tiny marine animals is closest to:
Large fish
Small sea creatures
Land animals
Big mammals
A full-scale reconstruction of ancient ships reveals seafaring techniques. The phrase a full-scale reconstruction is closest to:
Partial repair
Complete rebuild
Small model
Temporary fix
A hemispherical cave was uncovered near an ancient port. The phrase a hemispherical cave is closest to:
Flat tunnel
Dome-like cave
Square room
Open pit
A lagoon provided shelter for ancient ships during storms. The term a lagoon is closest to:
Ocean
Coastal lake
River
Mountain
A natural formation of cliffs protected ancient ports. The phrase a natural formation is closest to:
Man-made structure
Natural structure
Artificial wall
Constructed barrier
A pharaoh ordered expeditions to trade exotic goods. The term a pharaoh is closest to:
Farmer
Egyptian king
Merchant
Sailor
A pottery fragment revealed ancient trade routes. The phrase a pottery fragment is closest to:
Complete pot
Ceramic shard
Metal tool
Wooden plank
Ancient sailors undertook a sea voyage to trade resins. The phrase sea voyage is closest to:
Land journey
Maritime journey
Air travel
Urban trip
A stretch of coast was used as an ancient docking site. The phrase a stretch of coast is closest to:
Inland region
Coastline
Desert area
Mountain range
Archaeological discoveries reveal ancient seafaring techniques. The phrase archaeological discoveries is closest to:
Modern inventions
Historical finds
Future predictions
Urban developments
Aromatic resins were traded by ancient sailors. The phrase aromatic resins is closest to:
Fragrant gums
Plain wood
Metal ores
Common stones
Ancient artefacts provide clues about seafaring cultures. The term artefacts is closest to:
Modern tools
Relics
New inventions
Common items
Cliffs along the coast sheltered ancient ports. The term cliffs is closest to:
Beaches
Bluffs
Plains
Valleys
Ancient Egyptians constructed vessels for trade expeditions. The phrase construct vessels is closest to:
Destroy ships
Build ships
Sail boats
Abandon vessels
Ancient craftsmanship produced durable ships. The term craftsmanship is closest to:
Negligence
Artistry
Error
Damage
Ancient ramps were used to ease ships into the water. The phrase ease ships into the water is closest to:
Sink ships
Launch ships
Stop boats
Break vessels
Ancient sailors used established routes for trade. The phrase established routes is closest to:
New paths
Set pathways
Uncharted routes
Blocked roads
Ancient expeditions uncovered exotic goods. The term expeditions is closest to:
Vacations
Missions
Festivals
Meetings
A lack of agreement exists about ancient trade routes. The phrase a lack of agreement is most opposite to:
Disagreement
Unity
Conflict
Discord
Remarkable artefacts were uncovered at ancient ports. The term remarkable is most opposite to:
Extraordinary
Ordinary
Impressive
Notable
Traders accumulated wealth through maritime routes. The term accumulate is most opposite to:
Collect
Lose
Gather
Amass
Ancient ports were abandoned due to changing trade routes. The phrase be abandoned is most opposite to:
Be deserted
Be maintained
Be forsaken
Be left
It is evident that ancient sailors were skilled navigators. The term evident is most opposite to:
Clear
Unclear
Obvious
Apparent
Ancient traders brought exotic goods to ports. The term exotic is most opposite to:
Foreign
Local
Unusual
Rare
Ancient ports fell out of use after trade routes changed. The phrase fall out of use is most opposite to:
Become obsolete
Become popular
Be discontinued
Stop being used
Some believe ancient voyage stories are fictitious. The term fictitious is most opposite to:
Imaginary
True
False
Made-up
Mysterious artefacts were found at ancient ports. The term mysterious is most opposite to:
Enigmatic
Known
Puzzling
Unknown
Skilled artisans built ancient ships. The term skilled (adj) is most opposite to:
Expert
Untrained
Proficient
Skilled
A lack of agreement exists about ancient trade routes. Which is not a close meaning of a lack of agreement?
Consensus
Disagreement
Dissent
Discord
Remarkable artefacts were uncovered at ancient ports. Which is not a close meaning of remarkable?
Extraordinary
Impressive
Notable
Common
Traders accumulated wealth through maritime routes. Which is not a close meaning of accumulate?
Collect
Amass
Gather
Spend
Ancient ports were abandoned due to changing trade routes. Which is not a close meaning of be abandoned?
Be deserted
Be forsaken
Be left
Be restored
It is evident that ancient sailors were skilled navigators. Which is not a close meaning of evident?
Clear
Apparent
Obvious
Hidden
Ancient traders brought exotic goods to ports. Which is not a close meaning of exotic?
Foreign
Unusual
Rare
Ordinary
Ancient ports fell out of use after trade routes changed. Which is not a close meaning of fall out of use?
Become obsolete
Stop being used
Be discontinued
Be improved
Some believe ancient voyage stories are fictitious. Which is not a close meaning of fictitious?
Imaginary
False
Made-up
Real
Mysterious artefacts were found at ancient ports. Which is not a close meaning of mysterious?
Enigmatic
Puzzling
Unknown
Clear
Skilled artisans built ancient ships. Which is not a close meaning of skilled (adj)?
Expert
Proficient
Skilled
Inexperienced
