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100

ancient

an-cient

100

Define the word "evidence", as in "We found evidence of an ancient civilisation in Mayfield." 

Facts, information, documents, or anything else that gives reason to believe that something is true.

100

evidence

e-vi-dence

100

Unscramble this word: dnevceie

evidence

200

artefacts

ar-te-facts

200

Define the word "ancient", as in "We were learning about ancient civilisation."

"Ancient" describes things, people and events from a long time ago (e.g. 1500 - 5000 years ago). 

200

Unscramble this word: ntnieca

ancient

300

historian

his-to-ri-an

300

Define the word "archaeology", as in "Buddy is studying archaeology."

The study of remains of past life, like weapons and artefacts. 

300

archaeology

ar-chae-o-lo-gy

300

Define "artefacts" as in, "Kenny dug up some artefacts at the beach."

Artefacts are objects that have been made by a person, such as a tool or a decoration, that are of historical interest.

300

Unscramble this word: fctaresat

artefacts

400

Define the word "heritage", as in "The pyramids in Giza are an important part of Egypt's heritage" 

Features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance.

400

heritage

he-ri-tage

400

Define "historian", as in "Miss Irwin is an enthusiastic historian." 

Someone who writes about or studies history