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Mesoamerica 1

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mesoamerica p. 186 a region extending from central Mexico into northern Central America.
slash-and-burn agriculture p. 187 farmers cleared small plots of land by cutting down forest and burning the felled trees and plants to use as fertilizer.
John L. Stephens p. 188 An American explorer who played key role in rediscovery of Maya civilization.
Frederick Catherwood p. 188 A British artist discovered many ancient Maya sites, he made detailed drawings of these sites.
drought p. 190 a prolonged period of little or no rainfall.
extended family p. 192 grouping of several related families that lived together.
sphere of influence p. 194 an area that is strongly influenced or dominated by a particular ruler or government.
alliance p. 194 an agreement between people or states to cooperate to achieve common goal.
elite p. 198 small group of highly privileged or skilled people.
hieroglyph p. 199 symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound.
codex p. 199 an ancient book that was written by hand.
Pacal p. 201 Maya king, ruled the city of Palenque between AD 615 and 683
18 Rabbit p. 201 Maya king, ruled Copan at its height.
stela p. 203 carved stone slab or pillar usually created to celebrate an event or person.
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