stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Flood Myths Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Flood Myths
Flood Myths
18 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
53 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
18 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
18
Answers
1
What is the author's purpose for writing the Newsela article "Flood Myths from around the World"?
to show how floods can cause great devastation
to compare and contrast the flood myths of various cultures
to explain that the flood myths of different cultures share similar ideas
to prove that every single culture has a flood myth
2
Which word below
best
matches the meaning of the word incarnation in the article?
symbol
form
type
example
3
How does the author introduce Isis' goodness in the Newsela article?
by telling the story of how she searched the world for her husband
by describing how she worked with Osiris to create nature
by explaining how she put Osiris' body back together with Nephthys
by stating that she acted in line with the idea of Ma'at
4
What is the meaning of the phrase
"a mirror reflecting a person's life"
in reference to the afterlife in the article?
It has a window for viewing life on earth.
It helps people reflect on their lives on earth.
It is more pleasant and rewarding than life on earth.
It imitates a person's life on earth.
5
How is the idea of Ma'at introduced in the Newsela article?
by telling a story about Osiris, Set, and their family
by describing how Osiris had to rule the land of the dead
By explaining Horus' rule over the kingdom
by stating that everything and everyone in the universe must follow balance
6
How does the author of “Flood Myths " introduce the idea that all flood myths have a hero who saves the day?
by describing how good Noah, the biblical hero, was
by giving examples of heroes in flood myths
by providing details about why heroes are spared in flood myths
by explaining the gods reasoning for choosing each hero
7
What is the
best
meaning of
impression
as it is used in the Newsela article?
a first idea about something
a mark on the land
an imitation of behavior
an effect on ideas and feelings
8
The vultures had not seen food for days and swooped down to
devour
the carcass.
taste carefully
nibble on
chew up
eat quickly
9
How are Set's murderous intentions introduced in the Newsela article ?
Set throws a party.
Set has a chest made.
Set takes Osiris' measurements.
Set throws the chest into the Nile River.
10
The hurricane produced so much rain and flooding that cars were
submerged
.
damp
wet
drowned
underwater
11
What is the author’s purpose for including the details in the last paragraph?
to inform readers that flood myths have similar elements
to explain the features of a flood myth
to persuade readers that floods have positive effects
to entertain readers by retelling the plot of a typical flood myth
12
What is the author's purpose for writing"How Ancient Egyptians Shaped the World's View of Life After Death"?
to thrill readers with frightening Egyptian myths
to describe to readers what life was like for the gods and goddesses
to explain to readers the Egyptians' influence on people's beliefs
to convince readers that Ancient Egyptians created great literature
13
Which answer
best
describes a viewpoint the author convey in “Utnapishtim, The First Noah.”
Utnapishtim’s actions make him an admirable character.
After surviving a great flood, Utnapishtim is allowed to live forever.
Utnapishtim was lucky to be spared from the flood destruction
“Utnapishtim, the First Noah” is more entertaining than “Noah’s Arc.”
14
How does the author convey the viewpoint that floods have positive effects?
by giving details about angry gods who want to teach people a lesson
by explaining that they make soil around a river farmable
Explaining that if the water gets too intense, villages can be swept away
by describing similarities between the stories of Noah and Utnapishtim
15
What is the author's purpose for including the section "Osiris and Set" in the Newsela article
to convince readers to follow Ma'at
to prove the Egyptian's idea of the afterlife was correct
to explain one of the most important ideas in Egyptian myths
to entertain readers with a funny Egyptian myth
16
Atum found their behavior
unacceptable
and pushed Nut away from Geb, high up into the heavens.
impractical
not allowable
confusing
unbelievable
17
She glared angrily at her friend and
strode
out of the room without looking back.
danced
marched
shuffled
tiptoed
18
Which statement
best
expresses a central idea of the article “Flood Myths From Around the World”?
Flood myths vary across cultures, but the myths all share common details.
Every flood myth includes the idea that evil is destroyed.
Floods can be devastating. They are also necessary for soil to be farmable.
The greatest flood myth is the story of Noah from the Bible
