Terms To Know Flashcards

1
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Maize

A

Corn

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2
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observatory

A

a position or building that gives an extensive view.

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3
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Causeways

A

a raised road or path, as across low or wet ground

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4
Q

Conquistadors

A

Spanish conquerors

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5
Q

Quechua

A

the language of the Incas

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6
Q

Masonry

A

work constructed by a mason, especially stonework

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7
Q

Cuzco

A

a city in South Peru ancient Inca ruins

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8
Q

Tenochtitlan

A

the capital of the Aztec empire

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9
Q

Palenque

A

capital of the mayas

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10
Q

Rebel

A

to go against the law

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11
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Empire

A

group of states or countries ruled by an emperor or empress

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12
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Mestizos

A

indian and european race

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13
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Missions

A

church outposts

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14
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Haciendas

A

a large estate or plantation with a dwelling house

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15
Q

Influence

A

to change

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16
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Inflations

A

a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money

17
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Slash and burn agriculture

A

a farming method that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest or woodland to create a field

18
Q

Cash crop

A

a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower

19
Q

Smog

A

fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants

20
Q

Maquiladoras

A

a factory in Mexico run by a foreign company and exporting its products to the country of that company.