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THEME 4 PARAGRAPH COMPLETION
65. - 72. sorularda, boş bırakılan yere,
parçada anlam bütünlüğünü sağlamak için
getirilebilecek cümleyi bulunuz.
65. The Graeco-Persian Wars were a series 67. ---- For instance, when a woman becomes
of conflicts that were between the Greek engaged, she is gifted a special necklace with
city-states and the Persian Empire in the 5 two bands of beads that are twisted around
th
century BCE. ---- They ended with famous each other. On her wedding day, she receives
battles like Marathon, Thermopylae, and a large collar necklace that was skilfully crafted
Salamis. Even though they were considerably by her mother to wear to the ceremony. In other
outnumbered, the Greeks were able to defend words, beaded jewellery serves as a visual
their homeland and, as a result, drive the representation of the wearer’s life journey and
Persians away. milestones.
A) Some states, like Athens and Sparta, had A) The Maasai made beads from natural
different strategies for defence. resources before they encountered Europeans.
B) Not all Greek city-states participated in the B) Beaded jewellery is not just ornamental but
wars against the Persians. also an important part of Maasai culture.
C) The Persians failed due to logistical difficulties C) The Maasai people are instantly recognisable
and internal conflicts. due to their vibrant clothing.
D) The Greeks’ victory in these wars was a D) One of the most striking aspects of Maasai
turning point in Western history. jewellery is the variety of colours.
E) These wars began with the Persian invasion E) Every clothing reflects the weaver’s status,
of Greece in 490 BCE. age, and social role in the Maasai culture.
66. One of the most famous marine accidents in 68. The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade
history is the sinking of the RMS Titanic. On routes that connected East Asia with Europe. ----
the tragic night, the luxurious ship struck an There were exchanges of many other products,
iceberg during its first voyage. Despite efforts, from spices to gold too. The network also played
a number of people lost their lives on board. a significant role in cultural interaction, as it
---- These include increasing the number enabled the spread of ideas among different
of lifeboats, emergency drills, and wireless civilisations. In addition, it helped establish
communication protocols to prevent similar diplomatic relationships across distant nations.
tragedies in the future.
A) It began when the Han dynasty expanded into
A) The ship’s exterior received significant Central Asia.
damage after hitting an iceberg. B) Silk textiles were produced almost only in
B) The Titanic steadily flooded and finally sank China at the time.
as a result of an iceberg. C) In ancient China, silk was even used as
C) After so many deaths, the accident led to currency for a while.
changes in marine safety laws. D) Silk was once regarded as a symbol of wealth,
D) The ship’s band continued to play music to power, and social status.
calm passengers. E) It was named after the valuable silk that was
E) It is known that during departure, the crew traded along the route.
selected first-class passengers.
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