Journeys Lesson 17 Vocabulary (6th Grade)

Question 1

________________ are scientists who study items left behind by cultures from the past.

Accepted Answer

archaeologists

Question 2

scientists of human history; experts on past cultures

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archaeologists

Question 3

different; can easily be told apart

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distinct

Question 4

worthy of honor or respect

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dignified

Question 5

copies or reproductions of an original work of art

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replicas

Question 6

The Great Wall of China was an __________ building project.

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elaborate

Question 7

The Chinese dragon is a ________________ creature.

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mythical

Question 8

to come before in order or time

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precede

Question 9

imaginary; often part of a myth or ancient story

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mythical

Question 10

reflects back light softly; gleaming

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lustrous

Question 11

behaviors, reactions; people's personalities

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temperaments

Question 12

planned or made with careful attention and detail

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elaborate

Question 13

to dig up from underground; to hollow out

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excavate

Question 14

The Chinese writing system has hundreds of ___________ characters.

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distinct

Question 15

Chinese wore ______________ silk robes.

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lustrous

Questions 15