Engineering: Early Societies of the America Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What are raised structures that carry water over long distances?

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Aqueducts

Front

What are water roads used for travel and transport?

Back

Canals

Front

What are raised roads built over water or wet ground?

Back

Causeways

Front

What are natural water-filled sinkholes sacred to the Maya?

Back

Cenotes

Front

Who were the Inca messengers who ran long distances?

Back

Chasquis

Front

What are floating gardens used by the Aztecs?

Back

Chinampas

Front

What are bridges that can be lifted or removed?

Back

Drawbridges

Front

What is a long period with little or no rainfall?

Back

Drought

Front

What is soil rich in nutrients, good for growing crops?

Back

Fertile Soil

Front

What is hard rock used in Inca construction?

Back

Granite