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Lost Temple of the Aztecs

Lost Temple of the Aztecs. Vocabulary. Empire . Definition: A large area made up of many territories under one government Synonym: Kingdom Example: Roman Empire. Roman Empire. Aztec Empire. Adorned. Definition: Decorated

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Lost Temple of the Aztecs

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  1. Lost Temple of the Aztecs Vocabulary

  2. Empire Definition: A large area made up of many territories under one government Synonym: Kingdom Example: Roman Empire

  3. Roman Empire

  4. Aztec Empire

  5. Adorned • Definition: Decorated • Sentence: The statue of King Kamehameha was adorned with thousands of flower leis.

  6. Kamehameha

  7. Causeways • Definition: Raised roads across water or marshes • Synonym: Long Bridge

  8. Causeway Across a Lake

  9. Conquered • Definition: Defeated in battle • Synonyms: Beat, Control, Triumph, Overpower, • Sentence: The Aztecs conquered neighboring areas to expand their empire.

  10. Intricate • Definition: Complicated, made up of many details • Antonyms: Simple, Plain • Sentence: The stone carving was amazingly intricate and showed many facial details.

  11. Intricate Carving

  12. Metropolis • Definition: A major city, a center of culture • Sentence: The New York City area is a major metropolis of the United States.

  13. Metropolis: Manila, Philippines

  14. Momentous • Definition: Extremely important • Synonym: Significant • Sentence: Receiving their graduation certificates was a momentous occasion for the sixth graders.

  15. Sites • Definition: Locations • Synonyms: Place, Area • Sentence One: The archeologists discovered a new excavation site. • Sentence Two: Charlie explored the new web site of math games.

  16. Aztec Excavation Site

  17. Tributes • Definition: Gifts that people give to leaders • Synonyms: Appreciation, Offering • Sentence: The class presented tributes to the brilliant and beautiful Ms. Teekell. (Thank you.)

  18. Hints for Tributes to Ms. Teekell:

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