Bring back the big cats

During the trek, we had an unexpected _______ with a wild animal.

• bridge

• encounter
• insurance

• tree

The ancient _______ of the castle stood as a reminder of its glorious past.

• ruin
• tree

• house

• boat

The Aztec _______ was known for its advanced architecture and culture.

• age

• civilization
• family

• people

The early _______ of the Americas changed the course of history.

• exploration
• adventure
• expenditure

• departure

They traveled to a _______ island far from the mainland.

• nearby
• remote
• close

• neighborhood

The Roman _______ was one of the most powerful in history.

• people

• empire
• city

• pagoda

Can you _______ the nearest hospital on this map?

• erase

• locate
• ignore

• hide

The city is situated on a high _______ overlooking the valley.

• plateau
• way

• road

• tree

The hikers struggled to breathe at such a high _______.

• heels

• elevation
• depth

• standard

We had to _______ the steep hill carefully to avoid slipping.

• descend
• fly

• slide
• fall