The word "amulet" comes from the Latin - amuletum, an indication of the power Romans invested in amulets as protection against evil spells. Prehistoric amulets representing fertility and animals have been found near some of (1. old)...... known human remains dating back to 25,000 B.C. Animals have been used as symbols in amulets since (2. early) ........... times. Modern amulets include a rabbit's foot; when rubbed it is activated to bring luck. The wishbone from the breast of a bird is believed to make wishes come true to the person lucky enough to hold the (3. large) ...... half when the bone is broken with a partner, a common practice at Thanksgiving Day dinners in the United States. Considered to be amulets with (4. magical) ....... powers, metal representations of wishbones and rabbit's feet have become (5. popular) ......... amulets in contemporary times. Egyptians considered amulets necessary for protection of the living and the dead. The treasures of King Tutankhamen of Egypt contained a (6. large) .... number of crystals in the form of gems and jewels than those of other Egyptian kings. They were believed to possess (7. mystical) ..... powers than usual. Many amulets have religious significance. (8. favourite) .... Muslim amulet consists of a square-inch miniature of the Koran enclosed in metal and worn around the neck. Early Christians inscribed the word ichthys (Greek for "fish") on their amulets because the word contained in Greek the initials for Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. The fish symbol has been (9. important) .... amulet to Christians ever since. A plain cord is perhaps (10. simple) ...... amulet of all. Unlike other amulets, which when lost or broken are believed to end luck or protection, a broken cord should signal the beginning of good fortune.