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CHAPTER 5: INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF MESOAMERICA
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Social Studies
5th Grade
02/20/2018

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cultural area
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as a geographical zone where human grops have adapted and shared a life style that make them stand out
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hieroglyphics
Definition
symbols that represent ideas
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early period
Definition
was established between the gear 2000 B.C. and 500 A.D.
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middle period
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from the year 500 to 1000, was characterized for developing communication among the people
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late period
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the last stage of American cultural development, between the years 1000 and 1500.
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citi-state
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a territory that has its own government and army
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theocracy
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a type of government where the power is in the hands of religious people
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clans
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a group of people with a common ancestor, whose family bonds and obedience to a chief are of great importance
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pyramids
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were temples, decorated with vivid colors, and their exteriors was crafted with images carved in stone
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polytheistic
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the Maya people worshipped many gods
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tlatoani
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was what they called the Aztec king
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calpulli
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organization of Aztecs directed by a chief
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codex
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a book written by hand
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