Ch 7 Civilizations of the Americas Flashcards
1
Q
worldwide temperature increase
A
global warming
2
Q
fertile flatlands
A
plains
3
Q
payment made by conquered peoples to their conquerers
A
tributes
4
Q
mix or blend of one metal with another
A
alloy
5
Q
Southwestern Native American village
A
pueblo
6
Q
large underground chamber used for religious ceremonies
A
kiva
7
Q
ceremonial gift giving
A
potlatch
8
Q
artificial islands anchored to a shallow lake bed
A
chinampas
9
Q
pictograph or other symbol carved into a surface
A
glyph
10
Q
knotted strings to keep records
A
quipu
