Bayou Bridges Grade 6 Unit 3 Vocabulary Quiz

Benjamin and Charlotte are having a friendly debate. Can you help them by choosing the correct definition of "lenient"?

• mild or tolerant

• strict or severe

• indifferent or uninterested

• harsh or cruel

Hey there, young scholars! Imagine you're a savvy businessperson like Lily, Abigail, or Aiden. Can you identify what a "contract" is in the world of business deals and agreements?

• a written or spoken agreement, usually about business

• a crown for colonial monarchs

• an antebellum musical instrument

• a person who builds colonial structures

Hey there, quiz whiz! Imagine you're playing a board game with Aria, Ava, and Charlotte. Each of you wants to own all the properties on the board. What is it called when one player has the complete ownership or control of a resource or industry in the game?

• the complete ownership or control of a resource or industry

• a type of government where power is held by a single ruler

• a market structure characterized by a large number of small firms

• a situation where demand exceeds supply

Abigail and Anika are planning a surprise party, but they need to "negotiate" with Charlotte to use her backyard. What does "negotiate" mean in this context?

• to discuss the terms of an agreement

• to turn against a civil leader

• to disobey a monarch's law

• to travel from one country to another

Imagine you're in a magical kingdom! Ava, Hannah, and Abigail are learning about important roles in the kingdom. Can you help them by identifying the role of a "regent"?

• a person who governs a kingdom when the monarch is unable to

• a ceremonial position with no real power

• a member of the royal family

• a person who advises the monarch

Arjun and Emma are hosting a grand party, and they need your help! For each word, write the letter of the definition. What is the definition of "influx"?

• the arrival of a large number of people

• a decrease in size or amount

• the departure of a large number of people

• feverish sickness during colonial times

Ahoy, young adventurers! Imagine you're a clever pirate like Benjamin or Sophia, trying to outsmart the royal guards. What does it mean to "smuggle" your treasure across the seven seas?

• to move goods illegally

• to give food and clothing donations to another country

• a wax seal stamped on a king's handwritten letter

• an official portrait painted of a king

Hey there, young scholars! Imagine you're in a magical classroom with Lily, Aiden, and Daniel. For each word, write the letter of the definition. What is the definition of "manumission"?

• release from enslavement

• a type of musical composition

• a small domesticated carnivorous mammal

• a tool used for cutting wood

Sophia and Noah are exploring different cultures around the world. Can you help them by identifying the definition of "ethnic"?

• referring to a group of people who share a similar culture that is often handed down from one generation to the next

• related to a specific geographical area

• pertaining to a particular period in history

• associated with a particular profession or occupation

Abigail and Aiden are playing a game of financial detective. Can you help them solve the mystery? What is the definition of "investment"?

• money that is spent in order to make a profit

• money that is secretly gambled by government officials

• a system of colonial fair trading

• a ship captain's uniform