Class 6 English Chapter 5 Solution
Land of the pharaohs
Very short Question Answer
a. What does the Sphinx represent?
Ans: The Sphinx represents intelligence and strength.
b. What is the biggest pyramid of Egypt?
Ans: Pharaoh Khufu’s pyramid is the biggest pyramid of Egypt.
Short Question Answer
a. Why was Ishan’s father not able to accompany him to Egypt?
Ans: Ishan’s mother won a prize at a singing competition. It sponsored the tour to Cairo for two persons only. So, Ishan’s father wanted Ishan to go there with his mother.
b. Why was Ishan’s mother surprised when she returned to her son?
Ans: Ishan’s mother was surprised to see that Ishan did not move from the spot where she had left him.
Long Question Answer
a. Why do you think that at the end of the day Ishan tells his mother that he likes history?
Ans: In Egypt, Ishan saw the wonderful Sphinx. There the Sphinx introduced him to the ancient civilisation of Egypt. By this practical experience, Ishan was deeply impressed. His childlike curiosity grew as he saw the magnificent pyramids. He was also amazed to know the way of mummification. He knows history tells us about the past. What he lately saw are the living symbols of history. I think driven by his curiosity he tells his mother that he likes history.
b. name of the place-description of the place- sights and sounds-what interested you the most-your feelings
Ans: I shall never forget my experience of getting scared after seeing the underworld in Purana Killa (old castle) at Dum Dum. One day while coming back home from school, I was attracted to see the huge door of it. As I touched the door, it cracked open and strange sounds invited me inside. I got attracted to a swing which was pyramidical in shape. It was hanging from the ceiling of a grand hall. There were so many colourful birds and monkeys that I had never seen before. What attracted me is a Sphinx- like statue. I got scared because of strange sights and sounds of the place. It was the most scary day of my life.
c. Using the information given below, write a paragraph in about sixty words on the river Nile, the longest river of the world.
Ans: Name of the river: The Nile
Location: Africa
Length: 6,650 km
Flows into: The Mediterranean Sea
Why so important to the ancient Egyptians: provided water, food, excellent soil transportation,
Cities near the river: Cairo, Port Said, Alexandria
Ans: The Nile is the longest river of the world. It flows throughout the continent of Africa. The river is 6,650 kilometres in its length. It has touched all the important and popular cities and towns of Africa as it flows into the Mediterranean sea. The river provided food, water, transportation and excellent soil to the ancient Egyptians. Great cities that are situated on the banks or close to the river mouth are Cairo, Port Said and Alexandria. Egypt is called the ‘gift of the river Nile’.
Rearrange the letters to form. meaningful words and write them in the given spaces
Ans: 1. PU
2. YOB
3. RIAP
4. AIDNI
5. MODLES
6. GALIBEN
7. DRADNATS
Tick (✔) the correct alternative
Ans: a. Ishan and his mother visited (Giza (✔)/ Luxor/Alexandria) to see the pyramids.
b. A pyramid is a huge (rectangular/ cylindrical/triangular (✔) monument.
c. River (Nile (✔)/Bhagirathi/Volga) flows through Egypt.
d. The teen emperor of Egypt was (Khufu/ Tick (✔) the correct alternative
Ans: a. Ishan and his mother visited (Giza (✔)/ Luxor/Alexandria) to see the pyramids.
b. A pyramid is a huge (rectangular/ cylindrical/triangular (✔) monument.
c. River (Nile (✔)/Bhagirathi/Volga) flows through Egypt.
d. The teen emperor of Egypt was (Khufu/ Cephran/Tutenkhamun (✔))./Tutenkhamun (✔)).
Grammar
Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs
Ans: The girl is playing alone.
ii. A carpenter and a blacksmith live in our street.
iii . The king is very powerful.
iv. The sisters and brothers are running in the field.
Fill in the blanks with verbs in agreement with their subjects
Ans: i. Curry and rice is my favorite dish.
ii. No news is good news.
iii. Everyone is present today in the class.
iv. Neither his father nor his mother is alive.
Using the Help Box fill in the blanks with suitable adverbs. The type of adverb you need to use is indicated in the brackets.
Ans: The book is well written. (Manner)
ii. I cannot find my pet dog. here. (Place)
iii. You shall soon see a film. (Time)
iv. The soldiers fought bravely. (Manner)
Make meaningful sentences of your own with the following words
Ans: • monument: The Taj Mahal is a famous monument of India.
• mummy: I have seen the picture of a mummy in my book.
• civilisation: I have read about the Indus Valley Civilisation.
• spot: Can you show me the red spot in this map?