Wonders Unit 3 Week 5 Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'fragments' mean?

Back

Pieces or parts that are broken off or incomplete.

Front

What is the opposite of 'intact'?

Back

Broken.

Front

What does the word 'era' refer to?

Back

A period of time or of history.

Front

What does 'reconstruct' mean?

Back

To put parts back together again.

Front

What is the role of an archaeologist?

Back

A person who digs up the remains of ancient cities to study the objects found there.

Front

What does 'ancient' mean?

Back

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

Front

What is a 'remains'?

Back

The parts left after something has been removed, destroyed, or dealt with.

Front

What does 'study' mean in the context of archaeology?

Back

To examine and analyze objects to learn about the past.

Front

What is a 'city'?

Back

A large town or a significant urban area.

Front

What does 'dig' mean in archaeology?

Back

To break up and move earth to uncover artifacts.