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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

Câu 1: How many countries are there in Africa?

more than 50less than 501525

Câu 2: Where can you find wild lemurs?

the Sahara DesertMount Kilimanjarothe Serengeti grasslandsMadagascar

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

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

Câu 4: Why are there sometimes photographs in books?

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

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

one of a kindone of manylarge and heavyvery pretty

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

noisy and gianthuge and noisygiant and hugebeautiful and noisy

Quiz

Câu 1: What is Africa famous for?

fossilscomputersbricksknights

Câu 2: Where did Ancient Egyptians farm?

in the Sahara Desertalong the Nile Riveroff the coast of Madagascarthrough the Serengeti grasslands

Câu 3: Why are fossils like Lucy very valuable?

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

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

polluted canalsspace travelnew foodsnew technology

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

hiddenhugenewartificial

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

importantmodernfantasticold

Quiz

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

Burj KhalifaNational Museum of African American History and CultureThe Great Pyramid of GizaThe Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Câu 2: What is the oldest known mathematical object?

papyrusThe Great Pyramid of Gizahieroglyphicsthe Lebombo bone

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

innovativelazyhonorablequirky

Câu 4: How do captions help readers?

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

Câu 5: What is the study of architecture?

the study of the design and construction of buildingsthe study of farmingthe study of the history of very old objectsthe study of ancient fossils

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

neverpartiallyoftenalways

Quiz

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

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

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

Dr. Wangari Muta MaathaiLillian NduatiDr. Ngalula Sandrine MubengaDr. Lindiwe Sidali

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

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

Câu 4: Who is this book written for?

children wanting to learn about Africaolder people who live in Africayoung children who are learning to readthe Nobel Prize Committee

Câu 5: What is the base word _conservationist_?

considerconversationconservecondiment

Câu 6: What does the word _conserve_ mean?

to playto tryto protectto connect

Quiz

Câu 1: What does the MamaOpe do?

shows people where to find clean watersends health information to an appguides surgeons through proceduresdetects pneumonia

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

Brian TuryabagyeEdwin SmithBesufekad ShifferawDr. Lindiwe Sidali

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

shorter wait times in hospitalmore hippos in the wildfaster hippos in waterwaysbetter health for people

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

an ancient historianan ancient artefactan ancient medical professoran ancient medical procedure

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

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

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

overformeralmostexactly

Quiz

Câu 1: How long was Nelson Mandela in prison?

27 months27 years27 days27 weeks

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

equality and human rights for all peopleto become South Africa's first black head of statea church just for female leadersracist government laws

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

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.It was important in teaching others about ancient medical procedures.It was racist and didn't consider all people.

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

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

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

a persona placea thingan animal

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

misfairnon-fairfairdisfair