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- 2. The conquistadors came looking for: God, _________, and Gold
- 4. Living within the laws means people must… (2 words)
- 7. A government is one in which the powers of the leaders are limited.
- 9. culture trait left in Central and South America
- 11. invented something that we use every day
- 13. Citizens must pay for the benefits and services they receive from the government. (2 words)
- 14. Made up of President and their appointments. (2 words)
- 16. main reason for the decline of ancient civilizations
- 17. the watering of land by the movement of water
- 19. a game much like our basketball and soccer
- 22. A government headed by a king or queen who has little or no political power and power lies with a governing body of elected representatives and headed by a Prime Minister. (2 words)
- 29. Aztec lived on and _________ lakes
- 30. Judicial job is to decide a laws _______________ – (interprets the meaning of laws)
- 31. A small group of aristocrats, who make decisions to benefit themselves and not the country as a whole. (3 words)
- 32. The people have the power. Citizens can vote on decisions and elect representatives. (3 words)
- 33. a floating garden, artificial island built on a freshwater lake
- 34. Legislative’s Branch job is? (3 words)
- 36. brought smallpox – They had no immunity to virus.
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- 1. An isthmus could be considered one of these when it stopping ships from getting from place to another.
- 3. One person has power and makes decisions. They will often use force to enforce these decisions. (3 words)
- 5. based many of their intellectual advancements off these (3 words)
- 6. cutting and burning of forests or woodlands to create fields for farming or pasture for livestock (3 words)
- 8. A government whose leader has complete control over a country’s government.
- 10. Made up of two houses: Senate, House of Representatives. (2 words)
- 12. A form of government in which ruling power is in the hands of the people.
- 15. A strait could be considered one of these, because it makes it easier for ships to get from one place to another.
- 18. A form of government, which ruling power is in the hands of a few powerful people.
- 20. Made up of nine judges. (2 words)
- 21. Executive’s Branch job is? (3 words)
- 22. Were explorers from Spain who wanted to take over and conquer parts of Latin America.
- 23. Incas used this build their roads, terraces, and homes
- 24. It is important for citizens to learn about candidates and issues so they can make this. (2 words)
- 25. A government in which the leaders have almost absolute power (or total control).
- 26. lived along the Andes Mountains
- 27. A form of government in which ruling power is in the hands of one person who retains his or her power for life. (2 words)
- 28. civilization was located on the Yucatan Peninsula
- 30. The status of a citizen, which includes certain duties and rights.
- 35. ruled land in Central Mexico
- 37. used to grow crops and for protection against invaders
- 38. we still use it in math