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Topic 1: Lesson 1
The Early Americas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| civilizations | A society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal, political, and religious organizations). |
| terraces | A flat area on a hillside where people farm or have built houses. |
| causeways | A raised roadway that is made of dirt. |
| quipus | A cord or string of knots with numbers used as a communication device. |
| city-state | An independent city — and sometimes its surrounding land — which has its own government. |
| glaciers | A large mass of ice. |
| settlement | A colony or any small community of people. |
| surplus | More than is needed, desired, or required. |