Erebuni: An Archaeological Treasure
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
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85
Did you know that there is a city older than Rome? It's called Erebuni, located in Armenia. Founded in 782 BC, Erebuni was a center of the ancient Urartu culture. Today, you can visit the Erebuni Fortress, a window into the past. Here, archaeologists have discovered pottery, jewelry, and ancient writings that tell us stories about life thousands of years ago. These findings give us a glimpse into the rich history and lifestyle of the Urartu people. They were skilled artisans, creating beautiful pottery and jewelry.
Question 1
What city is older than Rome?
A
Erebuni
Explanation. The text states that Erebuni, located in Armenia, is older than Rome.
B
Paris
C
Athens
D
Beijing
E
Cairo
Question 2
What culture was centered in Erebuni?
A
Urartu
Explanation. The text states that Erebuni was a center of the ancient Urartu culture.
B
Roman
C
Egyptian
D
Greek
E
Chinese
Question 3
What can you visit in Erebuni today?
A
Erebuni Fortress
Explanation. The text mentions that you can visit the Erebuni Fortress today.
B
Erebuni Museum
C
Erebuni Cathedral
D
Erebuni Library
E
Erebuni School
Question 4
What were the people of Urartu skilled at?
A
Creating pottery and jewelry
Explanation. The text states that the Urartu people were skilled artisans, creating beautiful pottery and jewelry.
B
Writing poetry
C
Building pyramids
D
Farming
E
Sailing
Question 5
What have archaeologists discovered at the Erebuni Fortress?
A
Pottery, jewelry, and ancient writings
Explanation. The text specifies that archaeologists have discovered pottery, jewelry, and ancient writings at the Erebuni Fortress.
B
Old coins
C
Dinosaur bones
D
A hidden treasure
E
Alien artifacts
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