Indigenous People's Day

What does the phrase “stumble upon” mean?

• a) To trip and fall

• b) To discover something by accident

• c) To walk steadily

• d) To avoid something

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase “stumble upon”?

• a) She stumbled upon her keys after searching for hours.

• b) He stumbled upon the stairs and fell.

• c) They stumbled upon the meeting on purpose.

• d) We stumbled upon the road carefully.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word “colonize” mean?

• a) To visit a place briefly

• b) To establish control over a foreign area and settle it

• c) To destroy a place

• d) To leave a place permanently

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of colonization?

• a) A family moving to a new city

• b) A country establishing settlements in a new territory

• c) A person traveling for vacation

• d) A group of friends exploring a new park

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the word “indigenous” mean?

• a) Foreign or imported

• b) Recently arrived

• b) Native to a particular regionc

• d) Temporary resident

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word “indigenous”?

• Columbus was indigenous to the Americas.

• . b) The Mayas are indigenous to Central America.

• c) The indigenous animals were brought from another country.

• d) The indigenous festival was held for the first time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word “anniversary” mean?

• a) A monthly celebration

• b) A date celebrating an important event from the past

• c) A daily routine

• d) A one-time event

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of an anniversary?

• a) Celebrating a birthday every year

• b) Going to work every day

• c) Visiting a new place once

• d) Attending a weekly meeting

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word “explorer” mean?

• a) Someone who stays at home

• b) Someone who travels to discover new places

• c) Someone who avoids adventure

• d) Someone who works in an office

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word “explorer”?

• a) The explorer stayed in his hometown all his life.

• b) The explorer worked as a cashier

• c) The explorer avoided traveling at all costs.

• b) The explorer discovered new lands and cultures.d

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4