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November 14
Encounter & Exploration Test
Term | Definition |
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Latitude | The measured distance north or south from the equator of a point on the earth's surface, |
Longitude | The Measured distance east or west from the prime meridian of a point on the earth's surfac |
Hemisphere | Half of a circle. The earth is divided into 4 hemispheres (North, South, East, and West |
Prime Meridian | An imaginary line that stretches around the world. It is 0 degrees longitude. |
Equator | An imaginary line around that circles the earth. The line is equal distance from the North and South poles. The equator is 0 degrees latitude. |
Aztec | A Pre-Columbian civilization that lived in Central America. Known for their large pyramids, human sacrifices, and strong armies. |
Inca | A Pre-Columbian civilization that lived in the Andes Mountains. Known for their stone work and elaborate road system. |
Taino | A Pre-Columbian civilization that lived in the Caribbean Islands. This was the first civilization to encounter the Spanish |