What does it mean?
This is a large area of land ruled by one king or queen's family for many years. When the family loses power, a new one begins.
dynasty
Scientists used special tools to _______ ancient pots and bones that were buried deep underground for thousands of years.
excavate
Ancient warriors shaped this soft, wet, earthy material into soldiers and animals. When it dried in the sun, it became hard like stone.
clay
Your teacher says: 'Today's _______ is ancient China.' This means today's lesson is about ancient China. What is the missing word?
topic
What belongs to you, but others use it more than you do?
your name
This is a brave fighter or soldier, especially one from long ago who was known for great skill in battle.
warrior
After losing the battle, the general decided to _______ and give up his weapons to the winning army.
surrender
Kings and important people were buried inside this grand, beautiful building. It is much bigger and fancier than a regular grave.
mausoleum
A student says: 'Let's _______ the Great Wall of China and the Berlin Wall to see how they are similar and different.'
compare
Where does today come before yesterday?
The dictionary.
This is a very strong building with thick walls built to protect soldiers and people from enemy attacks.
fortress
She studied very hard every night and was finally able to _______ her goal of getting a perfect score on the test.
accomplish
Ancient soldiers stood on this fast, two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses and rode into battle.
chariot
A news reporter says: 'The _______ from the storm has risen to 45 people.' What is she talking about?
death toll
What invention lets you look right through a wall?
a window
This word describes a large region or area of a country, like a state.
province
Cutting down too many trees can _______ serious problems for animals that live in the forest.
bring about
An army controls this land. It might be their home country or land they won in a war. Countries sometimes fight over it.
territory
One student forgot their homework, so the teacher gave the whole class extra work. Then everyone got upset, and the whole class became noisy. This is an example of a _______.
chain reaction
If you drop me I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I?
a mirror
This person came before someone or something else and helped lead the way.
forerunner
The city decided to _______ of the old broken buses by selling the metal parts to a recycling company.
dispose
This person does hard, physical work — like lifting, digging, or building. They often work on farms, roads, or construction sites.
laborer
The ancient emperor kept thousands of life-size _______ soldiers made of baked earth buried near his tomb to protect him after death.
clay
The person who builds it doesn’t want it. The person who buys it doesn’t use it. The person who uses it doesn’t know it. What is it?
a coffin