Vocabulary Definitions Worksheet

Adjoa, Samuel, and Nina are exploring a new land! They come across a word in their adventure: 'Settlement.' Can you help them by choosing the textbook definition of 'Settlement'?

• A place where people establish a community.

• A type of government system.

• A method of transportation.

• A form of currency.

Bonnie and Tyson are organizing a bake sale. After meeting everyone's cookie cravings, they notice there are still some cookies left on the table. Using the textbook definition, what word describes this extra amount?

• An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess.

• A shortage of resources needed to meet requirements.

• A process of dividing resources equally among all participants.

• A situation where demand exceeds supply.

Rheanna, Morgan, and Nina are working on a history project. They need to write the textbook definition of the word 'Civilization.' Can you help them choose the correct definition?

• A complex society with cities, a government, job specialization, and social classes.

• A small group of people living in rural areas without any form of government.

• A group of animals living together in the wild.

• A temporary gathering of people for a festival.

Zander and Graciela are exploring ancient civilizations! Can you help them by choosing the correct textbook definition of a 'City-state'?

• A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.

• A large country with many cities and towns.

• A city that is part of a larger empire.

• A rural area with no central government.

Rheanna and Morgan are exploring ancient Incan mysteries! They come across a strange object made of colorful strings. Can you help them by choosing the correct textbook definition of a 'Quipu'?

• A device made of colored strings used by the Incas for keeping records.

• A traditional Incan musical instrument made from reeds.

• A ceremonial headdress worn by Incan priests.

• A type of Incan pottery used for storing grain.

Brianna, Sophie, and Samuel are exploring a hillside farm. They notice steps cut into the slope where crops are growing. Can you help them by choosing the textbook definition of a 'Terrace'?

• A flat area of land on a slope, used for growing crops.

• A deep valley formed by a river.

• A small island in a river.

• A type of forest found in cold regions.

Ashley, Graciela, and Deshawn are working on a project about societies. Can you help them by choosing the textbook definition of the word 'Culture'?

• The beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a particular society or group.

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

• A scientific method for classifying living organisms.

• A mathematical process for solving equations.

Jessica and Tyson are building a model of an ancient village for their history class. They come across the word 'Adobe' in their textbook. Can you help them by choosing the correct textbook definition of 'Adobe'?

• A type of clay used as a building material, typically in the form of sun-dried bricks.

• A traditional woven fabric from South America.

• A type of decorative tile used in Spanish architecture.

• A ceremonial dance performed by Native American tribes.

Samuel and Brianna are exploring the history of Native American cultures in the southwestern United States. Can you help them by choosing the correct textbook definition of the word 'Pueblo'?

• A communal village built by Native Americans in the southwestern United States.

• A type of traditional Native American clothing.

• A ceremonial dance performed by Native Americans.

• A type of Native American pottery.

Zander, Sophie, and Nolan are exploring different parts of the world! They want to know: What is the textbook definition of a 'Culture region'?

• An area in which people have many shared culture traits.

• A region defined by its physical landforms only.

• A place where only one language is spoken.

• An area where only one religion is practiced.