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Polytheism |
The belief in or worship of more than one god |
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Theocracy |
A form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders astr |
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Astronomy |
The scientific study of stars, plants, and other objects in outer space |
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Maize |
Corn |
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Slash and burn agriculture |
Farming techniques when trees are cut down and burned |
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Hieroglyphics |
Signs and symbols that made up the Mayan writing system |
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Causeway |
Raised streets of hard earth connected the city to surrounding land |
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Aqueduct |
Carried spring water from place to place |
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Quipu |
A group of knotted strings used by the mayas to record information |
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Terrace |
Steplike ledges cut into a slope to make land suitable for farming |
