Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civiliations Vocab Flashcards
empire
a group of countries or territories under the control of one ruler.
engineer
someone who uses science and math to design useful objects or buildings.
nomadic
moving around often in search of food.
temple
a building with religious use or meaning.
hieroglyph
a picture or symbol representing an idea, an object, a syllable, or a sound.
sacrifice
to give or to kill something for a religious purpose.
city-state
a city that is an independent political state with its own ruling government.
immunity
a body’s ability to remain free of illness even after being exposed to the cause of the illness.
expedition
a special journey taken by a group that has a clear purpose or goal.
reign
a period of time in which a king or queen rules.
a group of countries or territories under the control of one ruler.
empire
someone who uses science and math to design useful objects or buildings.
engineer
moving around often in search of food.
nomadic
a building with religious use or meaning.
temple
a picture or symbol representing an idea, an object, a syllable, or a sound.
hieroglyph
to give or to kill something for a religious purpose.
sacrifice
a city that is an independent political state with its own ruling government.
city-state
a body’s ability to remain free of illness even after being exposed to the cause of the illness.
immunity
a special journey taken by a group that has a clear purpose or goal.
expedition
a period of time in which a king or queen rules.
reign
