Vocabulary
Is a solid rock that lies under loose material within the crust of Earth.
Ex. The construction crews were concerned about hitting __________ during the dig.
Bedrock
Someone or something able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Ex. Many gardeners look for _____ plants that can survive he summer's heat.
Resilient
English words _____, _____, _____, _____ and _____ all come from India.
cheetah, shampoo, pajamas, cashmere and bungalow
Pictographs were records of _____, _____ and _____.
Hunts, battles, and clan meetings.
Who makes the Wonders Book?
Mc Graw Hill Education
Go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Ex. Once we have put all our luggage in the car, we can _____ on our vacation.
Embark
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Ex. We had to develop a _____ before we could test it with an experiment.
Hypothesis
A famous Indian narrative poem. It was written in Sanskrit.
Bhagavad Gita
True or False.
The images were intended primarily for ceremonial use.
True
What is your school mascot?
Mountaineers
The action of _____ something, especially an archaeological site.
Ex. To learn more about the ancient town, archeologist began an _____.
Excavation
Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
Ex. The actress wore an _____ gown to the awards ceremony.
Exquisite
Ruled his empire until he abdicated his throne around 298 B.C.E.
Chandragupta
True or False.
Pictographs generally survive wetter, colder, and hotter spots.
False
What is Mr. Alberto's first name?
Marcos
Orderly or systematic in thought or behavior.
Ex. Lena' _____ methodical preparation ensured that she had everything she needed during her camping trip.
Methodical
Belonging naturally; essential.
Ex. Brenda admired the _____ beauty of an autumn day.
Intrinsic
An Indo-Aryan language that came from the spoken language of the Vedic people.
Sanskrit
What are common petroglyph types?
Human Figures, Hand, Dog, Sheep, Elk/Deer, Fish, Bird, Snake, Spiral, Half moon, Full moon
What is Buddha's original name?
Siddhartha Gautama
Showing extreme or excessive care in thinking about or dealing with small details.
Ex. Leon _____ painted each detail on the model.
Meticulously
Arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating.
Ex. The astronomer thought that the idea of finding life on distant planets was _____.
Intriguing
_____ is any time a civilization has years of growth and advancement.
Golden Age
His efforts of archeology is to succeed in preserving these rich cultural resources for user generations.
Who is it?
Dr. Rex Weeks
What is 1212 x 3434 = ?
4,162,008