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Great Minds and Finds in Asia (Mike Downs)

Great Minds and Finds in Asia (Mike Downs)

Great Minds and Finds in Asia (Mike Downs) showcases the remarkable inventions and ancient wisdom that come from the world’s largest continent. From early paper-making to modern technology, this book explores how Asian minds have changed human history forever. The clear and engaging text helps students build their reading comprehension while discovering fascinating cultural facts. It is a wonderful resource for learning about the rich heritage and constant innovation found in Asian countries. This book encourages young learners to appreciate global progress and the power of creativity.

Lexile: 880L

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Quiz

Question 1: How many people live in Asia?
Question 2: Where is the highest place on Earth?
Question 3: What can we conclude about the corpse flower?
Question 4: Who is this book written for?
Question 5: "In Vietnam, you'll find magnificent waterfalls." What does the word _magnificent_ describe?
Question 6: "Mongolia is home to vast grasslands." Which word could replace _vast_ in this sentence?

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Quiz

Question 1: When was an early form of writing invented?
Question 2: Who was the first known writer?
Question 3: What would be the most likely effect of more people learning to read and write?
Question 4: What is the purpose of this chapter?
Question 5: Women were discouraged from writing. Which word is opposite in meaning to _discouraged_?
Question 6: What is an alphabet?

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Question 1: Why was the Great Wall of China built?
Question 2: What does _baozhu_, the Chinese word for firecracker, mean?
Question 3: What _best_ describes the kites that could carry people described in this book?
Question 4: What does this chapter tell you about Asian inventions?
Question 5: What type of words are _firecracker, gunpowder_ and _daylight_?
Question 6: The emperor wanted to protect his territory. What does _territory_ mean?

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Question 1: How do community members in Tokyo keep their street clean?
Question 2: What does a Qibla compass show people in the Muslim religion?
Question 3: Which helps with navigation?
Question 4: How do captions help readers?
Question 5: What does _automatic_ mean?
Question 6: Systems like these are vital. Which word could replace _vital_?

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Question 1: In which country would you eat bulgogi?
Question 2: Which are you likely to find in ramen?
Question 3: Which animal family do both crickets and palm weevils belong to?
Question 4: Which word is used to describe Asian food?
Question 5: Which word means 'well liked'?
Question 6: What does it mean if something is "highly nutritious"?

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Quiz

Question 1: What is a _Shinkansen_?
Question 2: What did the Silk Road connect?
Question 3: Why was the Silk Road so important?
Question 4: What is the big idea from this chapter?
Question 5: In the phrase "high tech", what is _tech_ an abbreviation of?
Question 6: The Mesopotamians devised an easier way. What word has a similar meaning to _devised_?

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