Social studies vocab

Question 1

Slash and burn agriculture

Answer 1

a way of farming where trees are cut and burned to clear land

Question 2

quetzal

Answer 2

a colorful bird used for feathers in Maya headdresses

Question 3

hieroglyphics

Answer 3

a type of writing using pictures and symbols

Question 4

observatory

Answer 4

a building used to study the stars

Question 5

basin

Answer 5

a low area of land, like where the tenochtitlan built

Question 6

chinampa

Answer 6

a floating garden used for farming

Question 7

dike

Answer 7

a wall to stop water from flooding

Question 8

aqueduct

Answer 8

a structure to carry water

Question 9

conquistador

Answer 9

a Spanish explorer and conquerer

Question 10

encomienda

Answer 10

a land grant that allowed forced labor

Question 11

peninsular

Answer 11

a spanish-born colonist in new spain

Question 12

creole

Answer 12

a person of Spanish descent born in the colonies

Question 13

mestizo

Answer 13

a person of mixed Spanish and indigenous ancestry

Question 14

Colombian exchange

Answer 14

the transfer of goods, people, and ideas between the americas and Europe

Question 15

grant

Answer 15

a gift of land or money

Question 16

monitor

Answer 16

to watch and check something closely

Question 17

TRUE OR FALSE
the Mexican cession refers to land Mexico gave to the united states after losing a war in 1848

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

TRUE OR FALSE
the Mexican revolution was a short conflict lasting only one year

Answer 18

FALSE

Question 19

TRUE OR FALSE
to nationalize means that a government takes control of businesses or land

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

TRUE OR FALSE
to dominate means to adjust to new situations or make changes to help other

Answer 20

false

Question 21

TRUE OR FALSE
to accommodate means to make changes to help others or adjust to new situations

Answer 21

true

Question 22

Who led the Haitian revolution

Answer 22

Toussaint l’ouverture

Question 23

what prompted the United States to declare war on Spain during the Spanish-american war

Answer 23

destruction of a us navy vessel

Question 24

what is the most populated region in Mexico

Answer 24

central plateau

Question 25

what does cultural diffusion mean

Answer 25

the spread of cultural traits between groups

Question 26

what is one positive impact of the cuban revolution

Answer 26

advancements in education and healthcare

Question 27

The Haitian revolution was led by ___ who played a significant role in Haiti’s fight for ___ from French rule in 1804

Answer 27

1 Toussaint l’overture
2. independence

Question 28

In the 19th century, Cuba andPuerto rico were the last territories controlled by ___ in the Caribbean

Answer 28

Spain

Question 29

The United States imposed an ___ on Cuba following Castros alignment with the Soviet Union and nationalization of American owned business

Answer 29

embargo

Question 30

A ___ occurs when people leave their homeland due to factors like ___, violence or corruption

Answer 30

1 Diaspora
2 poverty

Question 31

The central ___ of Mexico is the most populated area because of its rich soil which supports farming

Answer 31

plateau

Question 32

___ is the process of blending cultures, as seen in the food, language, and traditions of Mexico and central America

Answer 32

Cultural diffusion

Question 33

___ in Mexico often depict history and cultural themes, blending indigenous, Spanish and African influences

Answer 33

Murals

Question 34

Many people in Mexico and central America far challenges such as _____, leading them to seek opportunities abroad

Answer 34

Poverty

Question 35

___ was abolished in Cuba and Puerto Rico in the 1870’s and 1880’s, though independence movements continued afterward

Answer 35

slavery

Question 36

Traditional foods in the region reflect _________ combining indigenous crops like maize and beans with European and African influences

Answer 36

Cultural diffusion