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aztec/inca
hodgepodge
100
ancient form of writing using signs and symbols
What is hieroglyphics
100
he was a powerful lawyer who wanted Cuba to become communist in 1959
Who is Fidel Castro?
100
in 1521, this conquistador conquered the Aztecs
Who is Cortes
100
this group used strong weapons and built their city upon a lake
What is Aztec
100
most widely spoken language in Latin america
What is Spanish
200
where govt controls economy and society
What is communist state
200
Toussaint Louverture successfully led a slave revolt for which nation?
What is Haiti
200
this began construction in 1903 and was finished in 1913
What is Panama canal?
200
The Aztec prospered in this current country
What is Mexico
200
what was the largest civilization population-wise
What is Aztec
300
hard volcanic rock used to form weapons like spears and swords
What is obsidian
300
this man led an army across the Andes in 1817 taking the Spanish by surprise
Who is San Martin?
300
FDR created the Good Neighbor policy in what decade?
What is 1930s
300
Name 2 achievements of the Maya
What is calendar, number system (math), and/or writing/architecture
400
farm products grown for export
What is cash crops
400
the george washington of South America
What is Simon Bolivar?
400
The Aztec entered Mexico and established their civilization around what time
What is 1200?
400
name of the process that allowed farming and irrigation to take hold along the andes by which the Incas were experts
What is Terracing?
400
president during construction of Panama canal
What is Teddy Roosevelt?
500
these two influential priests cried for Mexico to become independent of Spain...they died before it happened
Who was Hidalgo and Morelos
500
The USA gained Cuba as a territory (then lost it years later) in what year?
What is 1898
500
The Aztec ruler who was duped by Cortes and later killed
What is Montezuma?
500
language spoken by the Inca and neighboring countries
What is Quechua