CFA Unit 2 L5.4 weekly vocab

Some learned to domesticate animals. Over time, animals were used for more than food in some regions. They helped people plow and fertilize the soil.

What does domesticate mean?

• To tame and breed animals for human use.
• To capture wild animals for display.
• To train animals for entertainment purposes.
• To ignore animals and let them roam freely.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Maya descendants are still there, living alongside the ruins of the ancient civilization.

What is the meaning of the word descendants?

• Family members from a particular ancestor.

• Ancient structures built by the Maya
• Artifacts found in Maya ruins
• Cultural practices of the Maya civilization

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

The Aztec adapted to their swampy environment by creating habitable land from the lake bottom. They built gardens, called chinampas, in the middle of Lake Texcoco.

What is the meaning of habitable?

• uninhabitable
• dangerous to live in
• temporary living space
• suitable or safe for living

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Just outside the Sacred Precinct, the emperor and members of the noble class built carved stone palaces and beautiful gardens.

What is the meaning of emperor?

• A leader of a small village.
• A title for a military general.
• A type of ancient currency.
• A ruler of an empire.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Commoners, including merchants, artisans, and farmers, lived together in the capullin. They built their houses of sundried clay bricks called adobe.

What is the meaning of commoners?

• Individuals who hold political power and influence.
• The general population or lower social classes in a society.
• The ruling elite or upper social classes in a society.
• A specific group of wealthy landowners.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Each causeway was about two and a half miles long. These wide, raised roads connected the city to natural springs on the mainland. Each causeway supported an aqueduct, a structure built to carry water. The aqueduct consisted of two clay pipes.

What is the meaning of causeway?

• A type of bridge for vehicles.
• A narrow bridge for pedestrians.

• A structure for storing water.
• A raised road or path

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Each causeway was about two and a half miles long. These wide, raised roads connected the city to natural springs on the mainland. Each causeway supported an aqueduct, a structure built to carry water. The aqueduct consisted of two clay pipes.

What is an aqueduct?

• A type of ancient building.
• A method of irrigation.
• A structure built to carry water.
• A type of road used for travel.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Noble boys were taught by priests in the temples. They learned to read and write and trained to be future leaders. What is the meaning of Noble?

• Of high social status

• fisherman and farmers.

• Of low social status

• A mother

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

As the city of Tenochtitlán grew, the Aztec fought for dominance over other city-states in the area. What is the meaning of dominance?

• Power and influence over others.
• Weakness and vulnerability
• Isolation from other groups
• Lack of influence in trade

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Feather artifacts are rare as they are very fragile and hard to preserve. This extraordinarily beautiful shield has lasted hundreds of years. What is the meaning of fragile?

• Difficult to see or notice.
• Easily broken or damaged.
• Easily preserved and maintained.
• Strong and durable.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C