Wonders Unit 3 Week 5 Vocabulary

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What does the word intact mean?

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Intact means something that is whole and not damaged or broken.

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What is the opposite of the word intact?

Back

The opposite of intact is broken.

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What is an archaeologist?

Back

An archaeologist is a person who studies human history by digging up and examining ancient artifacts and remains.

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What does the word reconstruct mean?

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Reconstruct means to put parts back together again.

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What does the word era mean?

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An era is a period of time in history.

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What is the opposite of the word preserved?

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The opposite of preserved is destroyed.

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What does it mean to study something?

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To study something means to examine it closely in order to understand it better.

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What is a synonym for the word ancient?

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A synonym for ancient is old.

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What does the word artifact mean?

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An artifact is an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

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What is the purpose of archaeology?

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The purpose of archaeology is to learn about past human cultures through their material remains.