DW GLOSSARY A New World Rising

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What is an artifact?

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An object showing human work and representing a culture or a stage in the development of a culture.

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Which of the following is an example of an artifact from the past?
Laptop,
Car keys,
Ancient coins,
Pen

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Ancient coins

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Which of the following is an example of a modern artifact? Ancient pottery, Arrowheads, Laptop, Ancient coins

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Laptop

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What is the Caribbean region known for? Options: Deserts, Mountains, Caribbean Sea and its islands, Forests

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Caribbean Sea and its islands

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Which ocean borders the Caribbean Sea to the north?

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Atlantic Ocean

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What are chinampas?

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Small, stationary, artificial islands built on a freshwater lake to grow crops.

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Where are chinampas built?

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On a freshwater lake

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What is the definition of a city-state?

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An area that has its own government and consists of a city and the area around it

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What is a civilization?

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A highly organized group of people with their own language and way of living that includes their unique cultural achievements and contributions.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with civilizations?
Religion,
Cities,
Language and writing systems,
Isolation from other groups

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Isolation from other groups