Origin Of Musical Instruments
Students will read the wikipedia article on prehistoric instruments and take this ACT style quiz.
- 1.
According to paragraph 2, how old are the oldest instruments that people can decide are really instruments.
- A.
43,400
- B.
37,000
- C.
67,000
Correct Answer
B. 37,000Explanation
The paragraph states that the oldest instruments that people can determine are really instruments are around 37,000 years old.Rate this question:
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- 2.
According to paragraph 3 what is the oldest instrument that is agreed to be a real instrument?
- A.
Divje Babe Flute
- B.
Mammoth Bone, Swan Bone flute
- C.
Sistra
Correct Answer
B. Mammoth Bone, Swan Bone fluteExplanation
The correct answer is Mammoth Bone, Swan Bone flute. According to paragraph 3, the Mammoth Bone, Swan Bone flute is considered to be the oldest instrument that is agreed to be a real instrument.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which came first the city of Ur or the bagpipe?
- A.
Ur
- B.
Bagpipe
Correct Answer
A. UrExplanation
Ur is the correct answer because the city of Ur was established around 3800 BC, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. On the other hand, the bagpipe is believed to have originated in ancient Mesopotamia, which is the region where Ur is located. However, the exact timeline of the bagpipe's development is unclear, so it is difficult to determine if it predates the city of Ur.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the main point of this passage?
- A.
The flute is the oldest instrument
- B.
The history of musical instruments
- C.
The origins of musical instruments
Correct Answer
C. The origins of musical instrumentsExplanation
The passage discusses the origins of musical instruments. It does not focus on the flute being the oldest instrument or the overall history of musical instruments. Instead, it specifically highlights the topic of the origins of musical instruments.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What came first the swan bone flute or the lyre?
- A.
Lyre
- B.
Swan bone flute
Correct Answer
B. Swan bone fluteExplanation
The swan bone flute came before the lyre.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When did Neanderthals live?
- A.
37,000 b.c.
- B.
30,000-37,000 b.c.
- C.
43,000-67,000 b.c.
Correct Answer
C. 43,000-67,000 b.c.Explanation
Neanderthals lived between 43,000-67,000 b.c. This is supported by archaeological evidence such as fossil remains and artifacts found in various locations. These findings suggest that Neanderthals inhabited Europe and parts of Asia during this time period. Additionally, genetic studies have provided further insight into the timeline of Neanderthal existence.Rate this question:
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