Early Americas Unit Study Guide - Vocabulary Words

Early Americas Unit Study Guide - Vocabulary Words

8th Grade

54 Qs

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Early Americas Unit Study Guide - Vocabulary Words

Early Americas Unit Study Guide - Vocabulary Words

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Kelsey Bachinski

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54 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Directions: Write the definition for each of the vocabulary words listed below. Chinampas: ____________

Artificial islands or floating gardens

Ancient stone pyramids

Traditional Aztec clothing

A type of Aztec musical instrument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Directions: Write the definition for each of the vocabulary words listed below. Codex: ____________

An ancient book, manuscript, or scroll that the Aztecs used to explain their history

A type of traditional Aztec clothing

A ceremonial Aztec dance

A famous Aztec city

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Directions: Write the definition for each of the vocabulary words listed below. Conquistadors: ____________

Spanish soldiers who tried to conquer as much land as possible for their country to spread Christianity, become wealthy, and achieve fame

Native American leaders who resisted European colonization and protected their lands

Spanish merchants who traded goods between Europe and the Americas

Portuguese explorers who mapped the coast of Africa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Directions: Write the definition for each of the vocabulary words listed below. Maize: ____________

Corn originally grown in Mesoamerica

A type of ancient pottery

A ceremonial dance

A traditional woven fabric

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Directions: Write the definition for each of the vocabulary words listed below. Mit’a System: ____________

Arrangement in which people performed physical labor as a way of paying taxes to the government instead of giving money

A system of trading goods for other goods without using money

A method of electing leaders through popular vote

A religious ceremony performed to honor ancestors

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Directions: Write the definition for each of the vocabulary words listed below. Observatory: ____________

A building designed to study the sky and outer space

A place where animals are kept for public viewing

A laboratory for chemical experiments

A museum displaying historical artifacts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Directions: Write the definition for each of the vocabulary words listed below. Obsidian: ____________

Black and sharp volcanic rock that Mesoamericans used to create tools, weapons, mirrors, and decorations

A type of ancient writing system used by the Maya

A ceremonial headdress worn by Aztec priests

A traditional Mesoamerican dish made from maize

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