Early Indian Civilization Vocab Flashcards
An advanced state of human society, in which a high level of government, social structure, religion, technology, and agricultural practices have been reached
Civilizations
A cultural region centered around southern Mexico in which a number of early American civilizations developed
Mesoamerica
The belief in or worship of more than one god
Polytheistic
A self-governing region consisting of a city and its surroundings territory
City-State
Closely watching the stars to keep track of yearly patterns such as seasons
Astronomy
Calendars
An ancient form of writing
Hieroglyphics
A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler
Empire
An area of relatively high ground
Plateau
To preserve a body by enbalming it and wrapping it in cloth
Mummify
A type of ancient ruler
Emperor
The only Inca
Sapa Inca
Units of 10-20 people
Allyus
A flat, level area carved into a slope
Terrace
The method of growing crops on the sides of hills and mountains by planting on graduated terraces built into the slope
Terrace Farming