
Vocabulary Definitions Worksheet
Authored by Hyrum Durfee
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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