WorksheetsAncient Civilizations Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Payment made by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.
conquistador
drought
civilization
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A conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru
conquistador
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empire
hero
Ancient writing that is made up of symbols
pictures
hieroglyphics
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civilization
Relating to the history and cultures of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.
Pre-Columbian
Jurassic
collapse
civilization
The area the connects North and South America. Also known as "Middle America"
Machu Picchu
empire
civilization
Mesoamerica
When a society or group of people becomes very organized and advanced
Mesoamerica
civilization
drought
class system
A large group of cities and land under a single ruler, especially an emperor
civilization
class system
empire
drought
A long period of low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
drought
empire
desert
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To fail suddenly and completely.
collapse
drought
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class system
A way of grouping people with similar characteristics based on how much money they make, how much education they have, or their status. It causes some groups to be treated better than other groups.
civilization
class system
Mesoamerica
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