Chapter 3 Vocab

Front

Aztec ruler killed by Hernan Cortes

Back

Montezuma

Front

Catholic priest who led a revolt in Mexico, 1810

Back

Miguel Hidalgo

Front

Connected in one block

Back

Contiguous

Front

System of parallel mountain ranges

Back

Cordillera

Front

Connected in one block

Back

Contiguous

Front

Flat land between Sierra Madre ranges in Mexico

Back

Mexican Plateau

Front

Flat land east of the Rockies

Back

Great Plains

Front

Five freshwater lakes between Canada and the U.S.

Back

Great Lakes

Front

Ancient writing system using pictures and symbols

Back

Hieroglyphics

Front

Spanish soldier and leader exploring the Americas in the 1500s, seeking gold.

Back

Conquistador