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maya
Term | Definition |
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Hemisphere | Hemisphere is One of the halves of earth. |
Core | Central part of something. |
Vary | To be different. |
Phenomena | Phenomena is things in nature that people find difficult to understand. |
Flexible | Flexible is easily change to suit a new station. |
Elevation | Elevation is raised off the ground. |
Mesoamerica | Mesoamerica is a region extending from central mexico into northern central america. |
Slash-and -burn-agriculture | Slash-and -burn-agriculture is when farmers cleared small plots of land by cutting down the forest and burning the felled trees and plants for fertilizer. |
John L. Stephens | John L. Stephens and his partner played key roles in rediscovery of Maya civilization. |
Frederick Catherwood | Frederick Catherwood's drawing of the Maya ruins captured the world. |
Drought | Drought is a prolonged period of little or no rainfall. |
Extended family | Extended family is a group of several related families that lived together. |
Sphere of influence | A Sphere of influence is an area that is strongly influence or dominated by a particular ruler or government. |
Alliance | An Alliance is an agreement between people or states to cooperate to achieve a common goal. |
Elite | An Elite is a small group of highly privileged or skilled people. |
Hieroglyph | A Hieroglyph is a symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound. |
Codex | A Codex is an ancient book that was written by hand |
Pacal | Pacal was the king or ruler of the city Palenque |
18 Rabbit | 18 Rabbit was the king or ruler of Copan |
Stela | A Stela is a carved stone slab or pillar usually created to celebrate an event or a person |