Wit and Wisdom quiz one

What is a reservation?

• An area of land given to American Indians by the US government as payment for taking their land.

• A type of hotel booking made in advance.

• A legal document allowing someone to occupy land.

• A government policy for urban development.

What does it mean to affect directly?

• To have a direct influence on something or someone.

• To cause a change indirectly through other means.

• To have no impact on the situation at all.

• To observe something without influencing it.

What is the definition of homeland?

• A place where one feels safe and secure.

• One's country or place of origin.

• A region known for its natural beauty.

• A territory governed by a foreign power.

What does it mean to sustain?

• Support, nourished; underway for a long time.

• To stop or cease activity.

• To weaken or diminish over time.

• To ignore or neglect completely.

What is a truce?

• An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

• A formal declaration of war between two nations.

• A treaty that outlines the terms of surrender.

• A temporary alliance for mutual benefit.

What is impact?

• A strong physical force applied to an object.

• Effect on something to make an impression on something or someone.

• A sudden change in temperature.

• A method of communication between two parties.

What is culture?

• The way a particular group of people lives and understands the world, including ideas, beliefs, traditions, language, food, clothing, etc.

• A set of rules and regulations that govern a society's behavior.

• The biological characteristics that define a species.

• A temporary trend that influences fashion and lifestyle choices.

What does it mean to be prosperous?

• Wealthy; having more than enough property, money, or food.

• Living in a state of constant happiness.

• Having a large family and many friends.

• Being successful in sports or games.

What does inadequate mean?

• Not enough; lacking the quality or quantity required.

• Excessive; more than enough.

• Sufficient; meeting the necessary requirements.

• Average; neither good nor bad.

What is the definition of intervals?

• Periods of time between events.

• A type of musical scale.

• A method of measuring distance.

• A series of connected points.