Aztec Civilization
Maya Civilization
Incan Civilization
Multiple Civilizations
100

Define Indigenous

Native to the land

200

Define Aquaducts

A channel or bridge for moving water to a different location.

200

Define Maize 

Corn. (Also grown by the Aztec civilization but very treasured by the Maya)
200

Define Sapa Inca

Inca rope bridges are simple suspension bridges over canyons, gorges and rivers (pongos) constructed by the Inca Empire.

200
Define City-State

An independent city that serves as a cultural center  for a surrounding region.

300

Define Obsidian 

Volcanic glass that is formed naturally from magma. 

300

Define Slash and Burn 

A farming technique that involves clearing forests and jungles by cutting down trees and burning the remains.

300

Define Rope Bridges

Inca rope bridges are simple suspension bridges over canyons, gorges and rivers (pongos) constructed by the Inca Empire.

300

Define Terrace Farms

Small, flat fields that were cut into hills and mountains to farm on.

400

Define Chinampas

Man-Made floating islands that were used to grow crops.

400

Define Polytheism 

*Also associated with Aztec Civilization* 

- The belief in many gods.

400

Define Quipu

An object made of strings and knots that helped the Incas communicate. 

400

Define Codex

Long sheets of paper that were folded up to make an accordion style book.

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