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The Maya's
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mesoamerica | A region extending from central Mexico into northern Central America. |
| Slash-and-burn agriculture | Farmers cleared small plots of land by cutting down the forest and burning the felled trees and plants to use as fertilizer. |
| John L. Stephens | Stephens was an American explorer. |
| .Frederick Catherwood | Played key roles in the rediscovery of Maya civilization. |
| drought | Is a prolonged period of little or no rainfall. |
| Extended family | A grouping of several related families that lived together. |
| Sphere of influence | Is an area that is strongly influenced or dominated by a particular ruler or government. |
| Alliance | An alliance is an agreement between people or states to cooperate. |