Ancient Hebrew culture is important because it contributed to western culture THE most
In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain ______.
A.in China
B.in ancient Egypt
C.in Rome
D.in Greece
A.simple
B.very ancient
C.perfect
D.important
The writer thinks that _________. A. we can’t judge buildings by the ancient standards B. we can’t judge all the buildings by the ancient standards C. we can’t judge all the modern buildings by the ancient standards D. we can’t judge modern buildings
According to the author, which of the following is NOT an ancient belief?
A.Gods lived in trees.
B.The gods would be envious of one's success.
C.Sneezing is unsanitary.
D.Knocking on wood attracting gods' attention.
Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, as early as the eleventh century B. C.
We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honour and authority. In the Far East in ancient times the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royalty or by those in high office.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.
During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared a gain in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.
By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style. during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn' t until the twentieth century that women' s umbrellas began to be made, in a whole variety of colours.
According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented ______.
A.in ancient China
B.in ancient Egypt
C.in ancient Greece
D.in ancient Rome
The writer thinks that we can't judge ______.
A. buildings by the ancient standards
B. all the buildings by the ancient standards
C. all the modern buildings by the ancient standards
D. modern buildings
Technologically, the modern buildings are more advanced. The sentence means _____. A. the ancient architects had no technology B. the modern architects use more advanced technology C. the modern buildings are advanced because they are completely different from the ancient buildings D. the modern buildings are more beautiful
According to the story, the game of chess was invented by ______.
A. an American Indian
B. an ancient Indian official
C. an Indian king
D. an Indian officer