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Preble SS10:Ch 1
Social Studies 10, Chapter 1 (Levels C, D, Read 180)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aztec | Native American civilization that spread through what is now Mexico, 1300-1520 |
| Civilization | Complex society in which people share key characteristics such as language and religion |
| Inca | Native American civilization that developed in what is now Peru, 1400-1500 |
| Maya | Ancient Native American civilization of Mesoamerica, 200-900 |
| Mesoamerica | Region that stretches from modern-day Mexico to Nicaragua |
| Migrate | To move from one region to another |
| Pueblo | Native Americans who built great mud-brick cities |
| Slash-and-burn | Process of clearing land by cutting down and burning trees |
| Society | Group of people with common interests, customs, and way of life |