Origin Of Musical Instruments

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Which came first the city of Ur or the bagpipe?
- Ur
- Bagpipe

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Students will read the wikipedia article on prehistoric instruments and take this ACT style quiz.

2.

What came first the swan bone flute or the lyre?
- Lyre
- Swan bone flute
Correct Answer

A. Swan bone flute

Explanation

The swan bone flute came before the lyre.

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3.

According to paragraph 2, how old are the oldest instruments that people can decide are really instruments.
- 43,400
- 37,000
- 67,000
Correct Answer

A. 37,000

Explanation

The paragraph states that the oldest instruments that people can determine are really instruments are around 37,000 years old.

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4.

What is the main point of this passage?
- The flute is the oldest instrument
- The history of musical instruments
- The origins of musical instruments
Correct Answer

A. The origins of musical instruments

Explanation

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.

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According to paragraph 3 what is the oldest instrument that is agreed to be a real instrument?
- Divje Babe Flute
- Mammoth Bone, Swan Bone flute
- Sistra
Correct Answer

A. Mammoth Bone, Swan Bone flute

Explanation

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.

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When did Neanderthals live?
- 37,000 b.c.
- 30,000-37,000 b.c.
- 43,000-67,000 b.c.
Correct Answer

A. 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.

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Origin Of Musical Instruments

Which came first the city of Ur or the bagpipe?

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What came first the swan bone flute or the lyre?

According to paragraph 2, how old are the oldest instruments that people can decide are really instruments.

What is the main point of this passage?

According to paragraph 3 what is the oldest instrument that is agreed to be a real instrument?

When did Neanderthals live?