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South America

TermDefinition
Domesticate To change the growth of plants or behavior of animals in ways that are helpful to humans
Nomad A person that moves from place to place without a permanent home.
Andes A mountain range that runs along the western edge of South America
Terrace a strip of level land cut into a mountain slope that is planted with crops.
Quipu A record keeping device made of knotted strings, used by the Incas.
Hierarchy A system for ranking members of a group according to their importance
Ayllu In Incan society, a group of related families that pooled its resources to meet peoples needs.
Mita system Incan system of payment through taxes and labor.
Line of Demarcation Line set by the Treaty of Tordesillas separating the non-European world into two zones, one controlled by Spain, and one controlled by Portugal
Treaty of Tordesillas Treaty signed between Spain and Portugal in 1494 that divided the non-European world between them
Immunity Natural defense against disease
Brazilwood A tree found in tropical regions that was valuable for the production of red and purple die.
Bandeira A explorer and slave hunter in colonial Brazil
Oligarchy A government in which a small group of people rule
Abolitionist Someone who wanted to end slavery
Coup Sudden violent overthrow of a government, often by force
Nationalize Government taking ownership of a company or industry
Mechanization Use of machines for work done by animals or humans
Ethic group a group of people that share distinct culture
telenovela long serial drama made for television
samba Brazilian music form with roots of African dance rhythms
carnival
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