Blood on the River Vocabulary Chapters 7-27

After the harsh winter, the once lively village looked __________, with empty streets and abandoned houses.​ (a)  

• thriving
• joyful
• desolate
• colorful

In medieval times, most of the land was worked by (a)   who lived in small, rural communities.

• knights
• nobles
• peasants
• merchants

They decided to __________ the ship in the calm waters of the bay before nightfall.​ (a)  

• sail
• sink
• moor
• abandon

The wounded soldier cried out in __________ as the medic tended to his injuries.

• delight

• agony

• confusion

• boredom

​ The explorers packed enough __________ to last them for their entire journey through the mountains.​ (a)  

• provisions
• decorations
• weapons
• maps

Match the following scenarios with their outcomes during the harsh winter months.

• Without a reliable food source, the settlers faced the threat of __________.

• prosperity

• With a surplus of food, the settlers experienced __________.

• abundance

• Economic growth led to __________ among the settlers.

• starvation

• Festive events led to __________ in the community.

• celebration

In times of war, it is crucial to have a trustworthy __________ who can provide support and resources.​ (a)  

• enemy
• ally
• stranger
• rival

They used a __________ to navigate the shallow waters of the river, avoiding the larger ships.

• carriage

• bicycle

• shallop

• airplane

The Roman __________ was one of the largest and most powerful civilizations in ancient history.​ ​ (a)  

• village
• empire
• farm
• school

The king issued a royal (a)   that would change the laws of the land.

• suggestion
• whisper
• decree
• plea