6th Grade Social Studies Chapter 13 Test

The process of cutting down and burning vegetation or trees is called _________________________.

• Mortar
• Tepee
• Potlatch
• Slash-and-burn

A __________________ is a symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound.

• Aqueduct
• Hieroglyphic
• Basin
• Terrace

An ___________________ is a building used to look at and watch the sky or space.

• Mita System
• Wigwam
• Observatory
• Chinampa

Something that is ____________is thickly covered, like a forest.

• Dense
• Terrace
• District
• Mortar

An ___________________ is the system by which a country's people make a living.

• Absolute Monarchy
• Longhouse
• Economy
• Artifact

A _________________ is a bowl-shaped area.

• Dike
• Basin
• Distribute
• Igloo

A ___________________ was an artificial island built by the Aztecs.

• Chinampa
• Aqueduct
• Quipu
• Potlatch

A ____________________ is a wall used to hold back water.

• Hieroglypic
• Mortar
• Rigid
• Dike

An ________________________ is system of government in which a king or queen has unlimited power over the government.

• Absolute Monarchy
• Chinampa
• Wigwam
• Purchase

An ________________ is a channel that moves water over a long distance.

• Terrace
• Wigwam
• Aqueduct
• District