Reading | Unit 16 - Glass

How did people first make glass objects?

• By melting sand in a fire.

• By carving glass from rocks.

• By blowing air into sand.

• By using machines.

What were the first glass objects that early glassmakers created?

• Vases

• Beads

• Bottles

• Plates

How did Egyptian people make glass vases?

• They poured melted sand onto a shape made out of earth.

• They blew the glass into vase shapes.

• They carved them from rocks.

What technique made glass production quicker and cheaper?

• Carving

• Shaping with clay

• Blowing glass

• Painting

What did the Romans often have in their homes, according to the text?

• Glass windows

• Glass bottles and jars

• Glass sculptures

• Glass furniture

What tool does a glass blower use to shape the glass when blowing?

• A metal pipe

• A paintbrush

• A hammer

• A knife

What do glass blowers use to shape the glass?

• Their hands

• A metal pipe

• A piece of wood

• Paper

According to the text, which of these can sometimes be used to decorate glass jars?

• Gold and bright colours

• Plain glass

• Wood carvings

• Fabric

What should you do before making something with glass, according to the text?

• Nothing, it's safe for everyone.

• Ask an adult for permission.

• Use it carefully.

• Share it with friends.

People made glass __________ years ago.

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 5,000