Ancient Civilizations Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'domesticate' mean?

• To tame or train an animal to live with and be of use to humans.

• To breed animals for commercial purposes.

• To study the behavior of wild animals.

• To release an animal into the wild.

What does the word 'irrigate' mean?

• To supply water to land or crops

• To plant seeds in the ground

• To remove water from land or crops

• To harvest crops from the land

What does the word 'flourish' mean?

• to diminish, dwindle, or fade

• to thrive, prosper, or grow

• to stagnate, deteriorate, or weaken

• to wither, decline, or shrink

What does the word 'isthmus' mean?

• A mountain range that separates two regions.

• A narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and is surrounded by water on two sides.

• A large body of water surrounded by land on three sides.

• A type of rock formation found in caves.

What does the word 'diverse' mean?

• Showing no variety; very similar.

• Showing a moderate amount of variety; somewhat different.

• Showing a great deal of similarity; not different at all.

• Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

What does the word 'lush' mean?

• Dry and barren

• Sparse and thin

• Having a lot of fullness, richness, or abundance, especially in terms of vegetation or growth.

• Empty and desolate

What does the word 'cenote' mean?

• A type of fish

• A natural pit or sinkhole

• A type of bird

• A type of flower

What does the word 'descendant' mean?

• A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor or group of ancestors.

• An animal that is not related to its ancestors

• A person who is not related to you

• A type of plant

What does the word 'empire' mean?

• A small and weak political entity that rules over multiple territories or countries.

• A large and powerful political entity that rules over multiple territories or countries.

• A type of clothing worn by ancient rulers.

• A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal.

What does the word 'sieve' mean?

• A type of musical instrument

• A tool used for measuring temperature

• A device used for cleaning windows

• A device used for separating wanted elements from unwanted material or for characterizing the particle size distribution of a sample.