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Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to read and understand a historical text about pearls, answer comprehension and multiple choice questions, and identify key vocabulary from the passage. They will practise using prefixes and suffixes to form new words, fill in gaps using contextual clues, and organize information in a table. The lesson also aims to enhance students’ awareness of the cultural and historical significance of pearls in ancient civilizations.
Thousands of years ago, the first pearl was probably discovered while human beings were searching for food at the sea shore. Throughout history, the pearl with its shine has been one of the most highly valued gems.
Pearls have been mentioned many times in religious texts and mythologies from the earliest times.
The ancient Egyptians valued pearls so much that they were buried with them. It is said that the famous queen of Egypt, Cleopatra would dissolve a pearl in a glass and drink it as a sign of love and respect for the entire nation.
The Greeks thought of pearls as a sign of wealth and social position. The beauty of pearls was associated with love and marriage.
In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the greatest sign of wealth and social status.
At that time the young women of noble families loved to wear beautiful pearl necklaces. The brave knights used to wear them in the battles for good luck.
Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| Discovered | Valued | Mythologies |
| Cleopatra | Dissolve | Respect |
| Wealth | Marriage | Ancient |
| Position | Knights | Buried |
Multiple Choice Questions
- When was the first pearl probably discovered?
- a) During ancient wars
- b) While farming crops
- c) While human beings were searching for food at the sea shore
- d) During a religious ceremony
- Why have pearls been highly valued throughout history?
- a) Because of their rarity only
- b) Because of their shine
- c) Because they are edible
- d) Because they are easy to find
- What did Cleopatra reportedly do with a pearl?
- a) She wore it as a ring
- b) She sold it to Romans
- c) She dissolved it in a drink and drank it
- d) She used it in war
- What did the Greeks associate pearls with?
- a) Food and drink
- b) Power and war
- c) Wealth and social position
- d) Music and art
- What was the significance of pearls in ancient Rome?
- a) They were used as currency
- b) They were worn only by emperors
- c) They symbolized wealth and social status
- d) They were forbidden for women
- Who used to wear pearls in battle for good luck?
- a) Priests
- b) Fishermen
- c) Brave knights
- d) Roman senators
- Why were pearls mentioned in religious texts and mythologies?
- a) They were food for gods
- b) They had symbolic importance
- c) They were tools in rituals
- d) They were used in farming
Short Questions
- Where was the first pearl probably discovered?
- Why have pearls been highly valued throughout history?
- How did Cleopatra show love and respect for her nation?
- What did the ancient Egyptians do with pearls?
- What did the Greeks associate the beauty of pearls with?
- How were pearls viewed in ancient Rome?
- Who wore pearls for good luck in battles?
Fill in the Blanks
Thousands of years ago, the first pearl was probably discovered while human beings were searching for __________ at the sea shore. Throughout history, the pearl with its __________ has been highly valued. Pearls have been mentioned in religious __________ and mythologies. The ancient __________ valued pearls so much that they were __________ with them. Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in a glass and __________ it. The Greeks saw pearls as a sign of wealth and social __________. In ancient __________, pearls showed great social status. Brave __________ wore them for good luck in __________.
Suffix and Prefix Exercise
The pearl is a __________ (nature) gem that has been __________ (value) for thousands of years. Its __________ (shine) beauty makes it a symbol of __________ (pure) and elegance. Many people show great __________ (admire) for pearls. Cleopatra’s act was a __________ (nation) expression of pride. In ancient Rome, pearls were signs of __________ (wealth) and __________ (power) status.
Complete the Table
Complete the following table with the information given in the passage.
| Subject | Event/Action | What/Why |
|---|---|---|
| Humans | discovered pearls | (i) _____________ |
| Cleopatra | (ii) _____________ | to show love and respect for her nation |
| The ancient Egyptians | (iii) ____________ | to express the value of pearls |
| The Greeks | associated pearls | (iv) _____________ |
| Brave knights | (v) _____________ | for good luck in battles |
Answers
Word Details
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Discovered (Verb) | Found something that was hidden or unknown | Bengali: আবিষ্কৃত | IPA: /dɪˈskʌvərd/ | The first pearl was probably discovered while searching for food. |
| Valued (Verb) | Regarded something as important or precious | Bengali: মূল্যায়িত | IPA: /ˈvæljuːd/ | The ancient Egyptians highly valued pearls. |
| Mythologies (Noun) | Traditional stories or beliefs about gods and heroes | Bengali: পুরাণকথা | IPA: /mɪˈθɑːlədʒiz/ | Pearls were mentioned in many religious texts and mythologies. |
| Cleopatra (Noun - Proper) | The famous queen of ancient Egypt | Bengali: ক্লিওপেট্রা | IPA: /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/ | Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in a drink as a sign of love. |
| Dissolve (Verb) | To mix a solid into a liquid so it disappears | Bengali: গলানো | IPA: /dɪˈzɑːlv/ | She dissolved the pearl in a glass of drink. |
| Respect (Noun) | Admiration felt or shown for someone or something | Bengali: সম্মান | IPA: /rɪˈspɛkt/ | Cleopatra drank the pearl as a sign of love and respect. |
| Wealth (Noun) | A large amount of money or valuable possessions | Bengali: সম্পদ | IPA: /wɛlθ/ | Pearls were considered a symbol of wealth. |
| Marriage (Noun) | The legal or formal union of two people | Bengali: বিবাহ | IPA: /ˈmærɪdʒ/ | The Greeks associated pearls with love and marriage. |
| Ancient (Adjective) | Very old; belonging to a time long past | Bengali: প্রাচীন | IPA: /ˈeɪnʃənt/ | In ancient Rome, pearls showed social status. |
| Position (Noun) | A person’s rank or standing in society | Bengali: অবস্থান | IPA: /pəˈzɪʃən/ | Pearls were a sign of wealth and social position. |
| Knights (Noun) | Medieval warriors who served a king or noble | Bengali: নাইট বা অশ্বারোহী যোদ্ধা | IPA: /naɪts/ | Brave knights wore pearls for good luck in battle. |
| Buried (Verb) | Placed a dead body or objects in the ground | Bengali: সমাহিত | IPA: /ˈberid/ | Egyptians were buried with valuable pearls. |
Multiple Choice Questions
- When was the first pearl probably discovered?
- a) During ancient wars
- b) While farming crops
- c) While human beings were searching for food at the sea shore ✅
- d) During a religious ceremony
- Why have pearls been highly valued throughout history?
- a) Because of their rarity only
- b) Because of their shine ✅
- c) Because they are edible
- d) Because they are easy to find
- What did Cleopatra reportedly do with a pearl?
- a) She wore it as a ring
- b) She sold it to Romans
- c) She dissolved it in a drink and drank it ✅
- d) She used it in war
- What did the Greeks associate pearls with?
- a) Food and drink
- b) Power and war
- c) Wealth and social position ✅
- d) Music and art
- What was the significance of pearls in ancient Rome?
- a) They were used as currency
- b) They were worn only by emperors
- c) They symbolized wealth and social status ✅
- d) They were forbidden for women
- Who used to wear pearls in battle for good luck?
- a) Priests
- b) Fishermen
- c) Brave knights ✅
- d) Roman senators
- Why were pearls mentioned in religious texts and mythologies?
- a) They were food for gods
- b) They had symbolic importance ✅
- c) They were tools in rituals
- d) They were used in farming
Short Questions with Answers
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Where was the first pearl probably discovered?
The first pearl was probably discovered while humans were searching for food at the sea shore. -
Why have pearls been highly valued throughout history?
Pearls have been highly valued for their beauty, rarity, and symbolism of wealth and status. -
How did Cleopatra show love and respect for her nation?
Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in a drink and drank it as a sign of love and respect for her nation. -
What did the ancient Egyptians do with pearls?
The ancient Egyptians were buried with pearls, showing how much they valued them. -
What did the Greeks associate the beauty of pearls with?
The Greeks associated the beauty of pearls with love and marriage. -
How were pearls viewed in ancient Rome?
In ancient Rome, pearls were viewed as a sign of great wealth and high social position. -
Who wore pearls for good luck in battles?
Brave knights wore pearls for good luck in battles.
Fill in the Blanks - Answer Key
Thousands of years ago, the first pearl was probably discovered while human beings were searching for food at the sea shore. Throughout history, the pearl with its beauty has been highly valued. Pearls have been mentioned in religious texts and mythologies. The ancient Egyptians valued pearls so much that they were buried with them. Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in a glass and drank it. The Greeks saw pearls as a sign of wealth and social position. In ancient Rome, pearls showed great social status. Brave knights wore them for good luck in battles.
Suffix and Prefix Answer
The pearl is a natural gem that has been valued for thousands of years. Its shiny beauty makes it a symbol of purity and elegance. Many people show great admiration for pearls. Cleopatra’s act was a national expression of pride. In ancient Rome, pearls were signs of wealthy and powerful status.
Gap Filling Activity in Table
| Subject | Event/Action | What/Why |
|---|---|---|
| Humans | discovered pearls | while searching for food at the sea shore |
| Cleopatra | dissolved a pearl and drank it | to show love and respect for her nation |
| The ancient Egyptians | were buried with pearls | to express the value of pearls |
| The Greeks | associated pearls | with love and marriage |
| Brave knights | wore pearls | for good luck in battles |
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