Q4W9 SS/Sc Connection (U6L6)

What is papyrus made from?

• Grass seeds

• A type of plant stalk

• Animal skin

• River rocks

Where did papyrus plants grow?

• In the desert

• In the mountains

• In quiet waters of the Nile River Valley

• In forests

What part of the papyrus plant was used to make writing material?

• Roots

• Pith

• Leaves

• Flowers

How did the Ancient Egyptians prepare the pith for papyrus?

• They ground it into powder

• They peeled or sliced it into strips

• They dried it whole

• They boiled it in water

How were the layers of papyrus pressed together?

• With a hammer and drying them

• With glue

• With sand and stones

• With heat

What kind of cells allow the papyrus stalk to bend in the wind?

• Air-filled cells

• Tough cells

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Why didn’t papyrus need glue when being made into sheets?

• The sap and cells acted as a natural adhesive

• It was sewn together

• It was woven into cloth

• It was mixed with a sticky resin

Why have pieces of papyrus survived for thousands of years?

• Because they were kept in glass cases

• Because Egypt has a dry climate

• Because they were buried in sand

• Because they were made with glue

What is one way modern paper is different from papyrus?

• Modern paper uses glue to hold it together

• Modern paper uses more natural fibers

• Modern paper is waterproof

• Modern paper uses no glue

What does studying papyrus fragments reveal about ancient Egyptians?

• How they built pyramids

• Their diet

• Stories and information about their culture

• Their tools for farming