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Topic 13 vocb
topic 13 vocb
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Slash and Burn | A Farming method in which trees and other plants on a plot of land are cut down and burned |
| Hieroglyphic | A symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound |
| Observatories | Buildings for observing the sky |
| Chinampa | An artificial island |
| Dike | A wall to hold back water |
| terraces | Strips of level land that are planted with crops |
| Quipu | A record-keeping device made of knotted strings |
| Hierarchy | A system for ranking members of a group according to their importance |
| Ayllu | A group of related families that pooled resources to meet people's needs |
| Mita System | A system where people paid taxes with labor, because there was no money |
| Artifact | An object created and used by humans( tools, pottery, jewelry, etc) |
| Potlatch | A ceremony in which a wealthy and high -ranking family had a feast and gave gifts to their guest. |