Mesoamerica

Question 1

Ritual

Answer 1

A religious ceremony consisting of a series of actions

Question 2

Coming of age ceremony

Answer 2

Marks the introduction of young people into the world of adults

Question 3

Sacrifice

Answer 3

The gift of an animal for slaughter to honor the gods

Question 4

Pok-a-tok

Answer 4

A Ritual Game of the mayas, versions of which are found throughout mesoamerica

Question 5

Alliance

Answer 5

A group of countries who agree to work together for common defense or trade

Question 6

Plaza

Answer 6

A public square or area in a city where people gather

Question 7

Causeway

Answer 7

A solid earthen roadway built across water or low ground

Question 8

Dike

Answer 8

A long walk built to prevent flooding from the sea

Question 9

Slash and burn agriculture

Answer 9

A farming technique where vegetation is cut and burned to clear land for growing crops

Question 10

Legend

Answer 10

A story coming down from the past

Question 11

Empire

Answer 11

A large territory of several groups of people ruled by a single leader

Question 12

Mercenary

Answer 12

A professional solider who is paid to fight for another country or group

Question 13

Class structure

Answer 13

The hierarchical organization by which a society or community is divided into classes

Question 14

mesoamerica

Answer 14

The region extending from modern Mexico through central america

Question 15

Hieroglpyhic

Answer 15

Writing consisting of hieroglyphs

Question 16

Social pyramid

Answer 16

Show the levels of each social class in terms of importance

Question 17

Tribute

Answer 17

A payment made by one ruler or country for protection or as a sign of submission

Question 18

Chinampas

Answer 18

A Mexican artificial meadow