Social GLA Flashcards
Adaptation
The process of adjusting to new conditions or environments
Allegiance
Loyalty or commitment to a person(king),group,or cause.
Altepetl
In ancient Mesoamerican societies,a city-state or political unit
Anatomy
The study of the structure and organization of living organisms
Aqueducts
Structures used to transport water over long distances,typically elevated and supported by arches.
Aristocracy
A form of government where power is held by a privileged upper class or nobility
Assimilate
To absorb and integrate into a culture or society.
Astrolabe
An astrolabe is a historical astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies such as stars and planets above the horizon.
Astrology
The study of the position and movements of celestial bodies as a means for predicting events and understanding personality traits
Aztlan
In Aztec mythology,the ancestral home of the Aztec people
Bakufu
A feudal military government system in Japan
Black death
A devastating pandemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the 14th century
Bloodletting
A medical practice of withdrawing blood from a patient,once believed to balance bodily humors
Bushido
The code of honor and morals developed by the Japanese samurai
Byzantine Empire
The eastern half of the Roman empire,centered around Constantinople,that continued to exist after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
cacao
The bean-like seed from which chocolate is made,native to Central and South America
Calmecac
In Aztec society,an elite educational institution for noble children
Calpolli/Calpulli
In ancient Mesoamerica,a kinship-based community or neighborhood
Cartography
The practice of creating maps or charts
causeways
Raised roads or pathways built across bodies of water or marshy land
Chief of Internal Affairs
A position responsible for overseeing internal matters within an organization or government
Chinampas
Floating fields used for agriculture,especially in ancient Mesoamerica
Christianity
A monotheistic region based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
Circumnavigate
To travel completely around something,especially the earth
City States
Independent sovereign states consisting of a city and its surrounding territory
Civic Humanism
A Renaissance ideology that emphasized active participation in public like for the common good
Classic Civilizations
Ancient civilizations that made significant contributions to human history and culture,such as Ancient Egypt,Mesopotamia,Greece,and Rome.
