Vocabulary and Concepts Quiz

What does the word "ferocious" mean?

• Calm and gentle

• Savagely fierce or cruel

• Quiet and peaceful

• Slow and steady

Who are "Europeans"?

• A group of Asian countries

• An association of African nations

• An association of European nations

• A group of South American countries

What does "extinct" mean?

• Still existing

• No longer in existence

• Recently discovered

• Commonly found

What does "prosperous" mean?

• Poor and struggling

• Having or characterized by success or wealth

• Unsuccessful and failing

• Unlucky and unfortunate

What is "Beringia"?

• A small island in the Pacific Ocean

• A large land mass between North America and Asia

• A mountain range in Europe

• A desert in Africa

What are "voyages"?

• A short walk in the park

• A journey by water, air, or space

• A drive around the city

• A hike in the mountains

What happened during the "Ice Age"?

• The Earth was covered by deserts

• The Northern Hemisphere was covered by great ice sheets

• The oceans dried up

• The continents moved closer together

Who are "Native Americans"?

• People from Europe

• A member of any indigenous peoples of the western Hemisphere

• People from Asia

• A group of explorers

What does "adapt" mean?

• To stay the same

• To adjust or become adjusted to new requirements or conditions

• To refuse change

• To ignore differences

What does "migration" mean?

• To stay in one place

• To move from one place or area to another

• To build a new home

• To travel for vacation