HISTORY VAULT
In ancient times, this object was used to protect soldiers in battle.
Shield
If you’re unsure what to do and pause before making a decision, what’s this called?
Hesitate
If you’re standing at the beginning of a path or building and about to walk inside, where are you?
Entrance
I’m something valuable that pirates and kings seek to protect. I’m often locked inside a chest or hidden underground. What am I?
Treasure
This describes a great victory or success that is remembered for a long time.
Achievement
If you’re scared and your hands or legs are shaking, you are…
Trembling
A winding path that is confusing and difficult to escape.
Maze
This word means to dig up something buried long ago, like a hidden artifact.
Unearth
This word refers to someone who ruled over a large empire.
Emperor
This word means to move quickly or suddenly, like in a race.
Dash
A shorter path that helps you avoid taking the long way around.
Shortcut
You find me underground, connecting roads so people and cars can travel safely under bridges or railways. What am I?
Underpass
You arrive at the site of an ancient battle. What is this place called?
Battlefield
To briefly see something before it disappears.
Catch a glimpse of
If you suddenly end up off course or on a different path, you have done this.
Strayed
If you’re scared and something suddenly surprises you, you might do this.
Startle
If something has been buried or forgotten for centuries, we say it has been…
Neglected
If you want to avoid something dangerous, which phrase describes your action?
Steer clear of
If you’re lost and trying to figure out where you are, which phrase describes what you’re doing?
Get your bearings
I’m a place where two roads meet. What am I?
Junction