7th grade Medieval Americas History - vocab | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Glyph

A) A picture or symbol used in writing, especially in the Mayan system.

B) A type of food eaten in ancient times.

C) A tool used for cutting wood.

Tenochtitlán

A) The capital city of the Aztec Empire, built on a lake.

B) A famous pyramid built in Egypt.

C) A temple used by the Mayans for sacrifice.

Indigenous

A) People or things that originally come from a certain area.

B) A group that travels from place to place with no home.

C) People who move into a new country.

Polytheism

A) Belief in many gods.

B) A government with one ruler.

C) A type of clothing worn during ceremonies.

City-state

A) A city that rules itself and the land around it.

B) A country made up of many cities and villages.

C) A city with no laws or leadership.

Chinampas

A) Man-made floating gardens built by the Aztecs for farming.

B) Animals used to carry heavy goods across the desert.

C) A type of food eaten at ceremonies.

Codex

A) A book made by the Maya or Aztecs with pictures and symbols to record history.

B) A stone tool used for farming.

C) A large temple built to honor gods.

Terrace farming

A) Steps carved into hillsides to grow crops.

B) A type of building used for worship.

C) A tunnel system used to store water.

Agriculture

A) Growing crops and raising animals for food.

B) Traveling long distances by boat.

C) Studying stars and planets in space.

Hierarchy

A) A system where people are ranked by status or power.

B) A type of plant found in the rainforest.

C) A holiday celebrated with food and dancing.

Tribute

A) Goods, money, or labor given to a ruler or empire to show loyalty.

B) A speech given at a birthday party.

C) A law that protects animals in the wild.

Conquest

A) Taking land or people by force, usually through war.

B) Building peaceful friendships with other cultures.

C) Creating art to share with neighboring tribes.

Empire

A) A large area ruled by one leader that controls many groups or lands.

B) A small village with no ruler or government.

C) A group of people who share the same religion.

Mesoamerica

A) A region where early civilizations like the Maya and Aztec lived.

B) A cold area in Europe where ancient tribes lived.

C) A desert where no people ever settled.

Civilization

A) A society with cities, government, jobs, and culture.

B) A group of people who live in the forest with no rules.

C) A country that rules over others without any laws.