Grade 6 Discover : Set 4 Copy
June 22, 2021
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
This civilization was one of the oldest and is often referred to as the cradle of civilization.
It is located between the Indus valley and Egyptian civilizations hence making it a melting pot of cultures and languages.
What are we talking about that derives its name from Greek for “country between two rivers”?
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One of the oldest civilizations to exist
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
The ____ ______ gets its name from this lucrative Asian fibre, which was a major reason for this extensive transcontinental network although it was also used for the trade of spices etc.
This network of roads was so important to the Chinese economy that one of the reasons for building the Great Wall of China was to protect and secure it.
Fill in the blanks.
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This route played an important part in shaping the economy of the Chinese Civilization since it was located far from the other civilizations
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
Mesopotamian Mathematics and science was based on the sexagesimal (base 60) counting system.
The use of 60 for a particular purpose is much more useful than using a 10 or 100 base, since 60 has 12 divisors which makes it easier to keep track of ____ .
For measuring what was this system used which has now become an universal standard?
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Observe the number of divisions made.
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
In the ancient city of Lothal, the summer temperatures would reach up to 40 degree Celsius.
To help with handling such high temperatures, the buildings were usually aligned in the South-West direction to make use of a natural occurrence.
How would such an alignment help in cooling the buildings?
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
The Dead Sea has been a source of wide variety of products one of the important ones being Asphalt.
The Asphalt from this region was used for a particular purpose in 4th century BC Egypt as it had two important properties.
- Preventing entry for insects.
- Acting as a pesticide because of the high sulphur.
For what purpose was the asphalt from this location used?
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It is used in the methods of embalming.
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
This relic is made out of 10 kilograms of gold and is one of the most well known works of art in the world.
It is perhaps the best-known object from ancient Egypt.
Which relic are we talking about which has been referenced/depicted in multiple movies over the years?
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The image is the location where the relic was first discovered.