Section 2: History & Government Flashcards
1
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Glyph
A
Picture writings carved in stone, on temples to honor their deities and record their history.
2
Q
Chinampas
A
Floating “islands” made from large rafts covered with mud from the lake bottom.
3
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Quipu
A
A series of knotted cords of various colors and lengths. Each knot represented a different item or number.
4
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Conquistador
A
A conqueror.
5
Q
Viceroy
A
Highly structured political systems under royally appointed officials.
6
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Caudillo
A
A dictator.
