(7) 6th Grade-the Hidden Treasure

1. The Hidden Treasure   Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold.  Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. "What is this?" asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found.  But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, "The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you." Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- What did the peasant find in the treasure box:

2. The Hidden Treasure   Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold.  Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. "What is this?" asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found.  But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, "The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you." Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- Why didn't the previous owner of the land want to take the treasure from the  peasant?

3. The Hidden Treasure   Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold.  Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. "What is this?" asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found.  But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, "The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you." Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- Match the events in the order they happened:

4. The Hidden Treasure   Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold.  Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. "What is this?" asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found.  But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, "The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you." Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- Why didn't the previous owner of the land want to take the treasure from the  peasant?

5. The Hidden Treasure   Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold.  Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. "What is this?" asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found.  But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, "The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you." Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- From this story, you can conclude: "Peasants are not greedy, and rich people are."

6. The Hidden Treasure   Many years ago a very poor peasant bought a plot of land. One day while he was plowing it, he came upon an iron box that was buried in the soil. When he opened it, he was astonished to discover that it was filled with valuable gemstones and coins made of silver and gold.  Since he owned the land where it was found, he could have kept the treasure for himself. But the peasant was a truly honest man. He at once went to the person from whom he had bought the land and showed him the treasure. "What is this?" asked the previous owner of the plot. The peasant told him the story of how the treasure was found.  But the previous owner refused to accept it, saying, "The treasure would have been mine if I had found it. I think it must have been hidden in the plot by my ancestors. As you have found it, it belongs to you." Finally, the two men decided to divide the treasure into two equal parts. The peasant and the previous owner of the plot would each take half. Those were the days when people were not greedy. ---- The peasant took the treasure back to his house and hid it from everyone after he found it.