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Great Minds and Finds in Africa (Mike Downs)

Great Minds and Finds in Africa (Mike Downs)

Great Minds and Finds in Africa (Mike Downs) celebrates the incredible inventions and discoveries made on the African continent. This book introduces young readers to brilliant thinkers and amazing historical sites that have shaped our global history. The sentences are carefully structured to help students practice their reading while learning important factual information. It is an inspiring read that highlights the long-standing creativity and intelligence of African people. This book is a great addition to any classroom focused on global achievements and innovation.

Lexile: 890L

Quiz

Question 1: How many countries are there in Africa?

1525less than 50more than 50

Question 2: Where can you find wild lemurs?

the Sahara DesertMount KilimanjaroMadagascarthe Serengeti grasslands

Question 3: If wild lemurs only live in Madagascar, what can we conclude about them?

Lemurs are smart and easily adapt.Lemurs are native to Madagascar.Lemurs have many predators in Madagascar.Lemurs are found on every continent.

Question 4: Why are there sometimes photographs in books?

It makes book reading more special.It helps readers connect the ideas in a text.It makes books a longer length.It makes books easier to read online.

Question 5: Africa has "unique living things". What does _unique_ mean?

very prettyone of manyone of a kindlarge and heavy

Question 6: Which _two_ words from the text mean big in size?

huge and noisynoisy and giantgiant and hugebeautiful and noisy

Quiz

Question 1: What is Africa famous for?

bricksfossilsknightscomputers

Question 2: Where did Ancient Egyptians farm?

through the Serengeti grasslandsoff the coast of Madagascaralong the Nile Riverin the Sahara Desert

Question 3: Why are fossils like Lucy very valuable?

They can be used as movie props.They are usually filled with gold.They tell us about our shared history.They look good in museums.

Question 4: Which has a big impact on how farmers grow crops?

new technologypolluted canalsnew foodsspace travel

Question 5: There are secret canals in Cape Town. Which word could replace _secret_?

newhugeartificialhidden

Question 6: Africa has ancient origins. Which word is opposite in meaning to _ancient_?

fantasticmodernoldimportant

Quiz

Question 1: Which building did Sir David Frank Adjaye design?

Burj KhalifaThe Great Pyramid of GizaThe Bibliotheca AlexandrinaNational Museum of African American History and Culture

Question 2: What is the oldest known mathematical object?

papyrushieroglyphicsthe Lebombo boneThe Great Pyramid of Giza

Question 3: The pyramids were made without modern machines. Which word best describes the actions of the ancient Egyptians?

honorableinnovativequirkylazy

Question 4: How do captions help readers?

Captions tell readers where to learn more.Captions give extra information about images.Captions organize information with page numbers.Captions identify the name of a chapter.

Question 5: What is the study of architecture?

the study of the history of very old objectsthe study of the design and construction of buildingsthe study of ancient fossilsthe study of farming

Question 6: Hieroglyphics are frequently found in ancient buildings. Which word could replace _frequently_?

partiallyneveralwaysoften

Quiz

Question 1: Which two seas does the Suez Canal connect?

the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Seathe Caspian Sea and the Black Seathe Mediterranean Sea and the Black Seathe Adriatic Sea and the Red Sea

Question 2: Who was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Dr. Lindiwe SidaliDr. Wangari Muta MaathaiLillian NduatiDr. Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga

Question 3: Games from ancient Egypt are still popular today. What does this tell you about these games?

These games are long lasting.These games tell important stories.These games need complex materials.These games use new technology.

Question 4: Who is this book written for?

the Nobel Prize Committeechildren wanting to learn about Africayoung children who are learning to readolder people who live in Africa

Question 5: What is the base word _conservationist_?

conversationcondimentconsiderconserve

Question 6: What does the word _conserve_ mean?

to protectto playto connectto try

Quiz

Question 1: What does the MamaOpe do?

detects pneumoniasends health information to an appshows people where to find clean waterguides surgeons through procedures

Question 2: Who was the first female heart and lung surgeon in South Africa?

Dr. Lindiwe SidaliBesufekad ShifferawBrian TuryabagyeEdwin Smith

Question 3: What was the effect of the Hippo Water Roller?

more hippos in the wildshorter wait times in hospitalbetter health for peoplefaster hippos in waterways

Question 4: Which *best* describes the Edwin Smith papyrus?

an ancient medical procedurean ancient artefactan ancient medical professoran ancient historian

Question 5: The Edwin Smith papyrus was translated. What does _translated_ mean?

to move objects from one place to anotherto try and bring about changeto express the same ideas in a different languageto see something through another person's eyes

Question 6: It took nearly ten years to translate. Which word could replace _nearly_?

formeroverexactlyalmost

Quiz

Question 1: How long was Nelson Mandela in prison?

27 days27 months27 weeks27 years

Question 2: What did Desmond Tutu want for South Africa?

racist government lawsequality and human rights for all peoplea church just for female leadersto become South Africa's first black head of state

Question 3: Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu earned Nobel Peace Prizes. What does this tell you about the work they did?

It was racist and didn't consider all people.It was important in teaching others about ancient medical procedures.It was important work in bringing peace to all people in South Africa.It was key in helping South Africa create a new royal family.

Question 4: What does the map on pages 28-29 show?

a map of Madagascar with native animals markeda map of South Africa with key monuments markeda map of the world with Africa markeda map of Africa with some key places marked

Question 5: Activists worked to end apartheid. Is an activist an animal, person, place, or thing?

a thinga persona placean animal

Question 6: South Africa had an unfair government. Which means the opposite to _unfair_?

fairdisfairnon-fairmisfair

Tag(s):Amazing Facts

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