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Ancient Civilization

Ancient Civilizations Vocabulary Words

TermDefinition
Culture Language, religious beliefs, values, customs, and other ways of life shared by a group of people
Hieroglyphics A system of writing using signs and symbols
Conquistador Conquerors working for the Spanish government who were in charge of gaining land and wealth in the Americas
Climate The weather patterns that an area typically experiences over a long period of time
Aqueduct A pipe or channel used to carry water from a distant source to dry areas
Polytheism The belief in or worship of more than one god
Aztec Ancient civilization of the Western Hemisphere. Capital City: Tenochtitlan
Inca Ancient civilization of the Western Hemisphere. Capital City: Cuzco
Mayan Ancient civilization of the Western Hemisphere. Capital City: Tikal
Civilization The way of life of a group of people
Irrigation Supplying dry land, or crops, with water
Maize Both the plant and the kernel of corn
Terracing Make, on slopping land, large flat areas for farming that have the appearance of steps
Fiesta A festival or a celebration
Mesoamerica Region of Southern Mexico & Central America that was occupied in ancient times by peoples of similar cultural features (Mayans & Aztecs)
Empire A large group of nations or peoples under a single supreme authority
Elevation The height above sea level
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