Wit and Wisdom flashcard one

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What is culture?

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The way a particular group of people lives and understands the world, including ideas, beliefs, traditions, language, food, clothing, etc.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is a reservation?

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An area of land given to American Indians by the US government as payment for taking their land.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What does it mean to be prosperous?

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Wealthy; having more than enough property, money, or food.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is impact?

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Effect on something to make an impression on something or someone.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

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What does it mean to sustain?

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Support, nourished; underway for a long time.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the definition of homeland?

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One's country or place of origin.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What does inadequate mean?

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Not enough; lacking the quality or quantity required.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is a treaty?

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A formal agreement between two or more countries.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is a truce?

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An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does it mean to collaborate?

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To work together with others to achieve a common goal.