chapter 6 vocabulary Flashcards
1
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slash and burn agriculture
A
a farming method in which trees and other plants’ ashes were used to fertilize the soil.
2
Q
quetzal
A
a colorful tropical bird
3
Q
drought
A
a prolonged period of little to no rainfall
4
Q
hieroglyphic
A
a symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound.
5
Q
observatory
A
buildings for observing the sky.
6
Q
basin
A
a bowl shaped area
7
Q
dike
A
a wall to hold back water
8
Q
chinampa
A
an artificial island
9
Q
absolute monarchy
A
a system in which one person from a ruling family has unlimited powers
10
Q
aqueduct
A
canals or pipes that carry fresh water
11
Q
Obsidian
A
natural volcanic glass
