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Who built Latin America's first civilization? Where? the omlec in southern mexico
define maize another name for corn
What is jade? a shiny green semiprecious stone
What is obsidian? a hard black volcanic glass useful in making weapons
Which people lived in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula between A.D. 300 and A.D.900? The Mayans
define hieroglyphics a form of writing using signs and symbols
Who built the city of Tula? toltec
define monopoly. sole right to trade
Who capture Tula around 1200 A.D.? the Aztecs
Which city was the Aztec capital? Tenochtitlan
Where did the Aztec grow crops? on floating gardens
Who had a powerful civilization in Peru around 1400? The Inca
define empire a large territory with many different peoples under one ruler
Who led the Spanish army in 1519 and conquered the Aztec? Huran Cotes
Who defeated the Inca? Franciso Pizarro
Where did the Latin America's first successful revolt against European rule take place? Who revolted? Haiti - slaves
When did Mexico gain independence? 1821
Who led the fight for independence for Venezuela , Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia? Simon Bolvar
Who led the force in Southern South America? San Martín
define caudillos high ranking military officers or rich men supported by the upper class who ruled as dictators
Who came to power in 1959 in Cuba? fidel castro
define mestizos people of mixed native american and European descentb
What is the main religion in Latin America? Roman catholic
define mural large paintings on a wall
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