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FISK SS Ch. 6 Vocab
FISK SS Ch. Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| peninsula | land that is nearly surrounded by water |
| cenote | natural wells on the Yucatan Peninsula |
| theocracy | a system of government in which the rulers are believed to represent the will of the gods |
| aqueduct | structures used to carry flowing water from a distance |
| codex | a folding-screen book containing information about predicting the future and religious rituals |
| mercenary | a hired soldier |
| chinampa | man-made island |
| causeway | raised bridges made of land |
| alliance | an agreement made between two or more groups or nations |