6th Grade Vocabulary Assessment

What does "archeological" most closely mean?

• Related to modern buildings

• Having to do with the scientific study of past human life

• Connected to art museums

• About current events

An "artifact" is best described as:

• A natural formation

• A modern tool

• An object made by humans in the past

• A type of building

When events are arranged in "chronological" order, they are:

• Arranged by importance

• Organized by location

• Listed alphabetically

• Ordered by time sequence

A "civilization" refers to:

• A group of advanced people with culture and government

• A type of ancient tool

• A natural disaster

• A kind of weather pattern

What is a "dynasty"?

• A type of ancient weapon

• A line of rulers from the same family

• A religious ceremony

• A farming technique

A "pharaoh" was:

• A type of Egyptian building

• An ancient tool

• A ruler of ancient Egypt

• A religious symbol

A "tomb" is:

• A place for storing food

• A type of ancient weapon

• A building for living

• A structure for burying the dead

Being "analytical" means:

• Being creative

• Being emotional

• Examining things carefully and logically

• Being forgetful

To "depict" means to:

• Show or represent something

• Hide something

• Break something

• Fix something

Something that is "powerful" is:

• Weak and fragile

• Having great strength or influence

• Small and quiet

• Easily broken