St. Augustine Week 2

St. Augustine Week 2

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English

4th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'retreat' in a military context?

Back

A withdrawal from enemy forces.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'fortress' mean?

Back

A large fortified place; a fort or group of forts, often including a town; citadel.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What might a 'modification' refer to when talking about forts?

Back

Alterations to improve the fort's defenses.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Coquina Shell?

Back

A soft, whitish rock made up of fragments of marine shells and coral, used as a building material.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'Militia' mean?

Back

A body of citizens enrolled for military service, and called out periodically for drill but serving full time only in emergencies.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a fortress?

Back

To provide protection and defense against attacks.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What materials are commonly used to build a fortress?

Back

Stone, brick, and sometimes coquina shells.

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