Chapter 13 Vocab flashcard

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What is the Mita System?

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A system of payment of taxes with labor

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What is an Observatory used for?

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Observing the sky

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What is a Chinampa?

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An artificial island built by the Aztecs

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What is the purpose of a Dike?

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To hold back water

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What is a Basin?

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A bowl-shaped area

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What is an Absolute Monarchy?

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A system of government with unlimited power

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What is a Quipu?

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A record-keeping device made of knotted strings

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What does Hierarchy refer to?

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A system for ranking members of a group

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What is an Ayllu?

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A group of related families in Incan society

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What is a Wigwam?

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A home made by Northeastern Native Americans.