Ancient History Vocabulary

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or state being described.

• Long ago, the ancient civilization built magnificent structures that still stand today.
• Long ago, people used to believe in myths and legends.
• Long ago, folks were living the simple life without any technology.
• Long ago, before I discovered my passion, I was lost in a sea of uncertainty.

adjective belonging to or existing in times before recorded history

• The prehistoric era is defined as the time before written records.
• Have you ever wondered what life was like in prehistoric times?
• That movie was so old, it felt like prehistoric times!
• His knowledge of technology is prehistoric compared to his peers.

noun a Latin phrase meaning 'to the fathers' or 'to the ancestors'

• The criminal was sentenced to death and was soon sent ad patres.
• The old car finally gave out and went ad patres.
• I heard that old rumor about him finally went ad patres.
• After a long battle with illness, he finally went ad patres.