The Pot That Juan Built

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What does the word 'ingenuity' mean?

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Ingenuity refers to the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

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What is the opposite of 'ingenuity'?

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Inability.

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How did Juan Quezada's pottery-making process impact Mata Ortiz?

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It turned the village into a community of artists.

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What does the word 'abundant' mean?

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Abundant means existing or occurring in large amounts.

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What is the opposite of 'abundant'?

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Limited.

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What does 'sharecropper' mean?

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A farmer who pays a portion of his crop to rent the farm he uses.

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What does the word 'unearthed' mean?

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Unearthed means to discover something that was hidden or buried.

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What is a synonym for 'unearthed'?

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Revealed.

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What is the significance of pottery in Mata Ortiz?

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Pottery is a key cultural and artistic expression that transformed the village's economy and identity.

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What does 'community of artists' imply?

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It implies a group of individuals engaged in creative activities, often collaborating and supporting each other.