EL #4 VOCAB FLASHCARD

Front

What is the definition of 'Genghis Khan'?

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The founder of the Mongol Empire

Front

Which term refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another?

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Cultural Diffusion

Front

What is the title given to the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

Back

Pope

Front

What is the term for the region considered sacred by Christians, Muslims, and Jews?

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Holy Land

Front

What is the definition of maize, a staple crop in many cultures?

Back

Corn

Front

Which term refers to farming on large, dry grasslands or also carving terraces unto mountains to farm?

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Steppe Farming

Front

Which term refers to an ancient city known for its archaeological significance in Peru?

Back

Machu Picchu

Front

Which term refers to the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

Back

Tenochtitlan

Front

Which term is defined as the region that includes parts of modern-day Mexico and Central America?

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Mesoamerica

Front

Which term refers to the ancient Mesoamerican ballgame?

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