6th Grade Social Studies; Mexico-Mesoamerica Unit
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Students may use the Quizlet set created for Mexico-Mesoamerica Unit and CRT Review. CRT will be administered Friday December 16th
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Testing social studies L to J, Conselatore 2012-2013, 6th grade coachk6
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Yucatan Peninsula |  Peninsula located in Southern Mexico and nothern Central America; the home of the Ancient Mayan Civilization |
| Disappearence of the Maya | Scientists are UNSURE why the Maya disappeared |
| Floating Gardens (Chinampas) | The Aztecs built their city on Lake Texcoco so in order to be able to raise crops they used floating gardens (chinampas) to grow crops |
| Aztec Human Sacrifice | The Aztecs practiced human sacrifice in order to please their gods; blood tribute and human sacrifice they believed caused the sun to rise each day |
| Hernan Cortes | Spanish conquistador that conquered the Aztecs; he was able to do this because the Spanish had armor, cannons, and guns; the Spanish had horses; the Spanish had help from other native tribes that did not like the Aztecs |
| Gold and Glory | The reason why Hernan Cortes came to Mexico was Gold and Glory |
| Catholicism | When Cortes and other European Explorers came to Mexico they tried to teach the natives Catholicism (a form of Christianity) |
| Diseases | When the Spanish came to Mexico they caused many native people to die because of diseases such as small pox that they brought with them to the new world |
| Haciendas | Large ranches that were created for wealthy Spanish people to live |
| Mestizo | A person with mixed Spanish and Native American ancestory |
| Calendars | Mayans developed some of the world's first calendars to keep track of their days |
| Math System | It is believed that the Mayans were the first Native Americans to develop a math system |
| Hieroglyphs | The Mayans and Aztecs used symbols called hieroglyphs in their writing system |
| Codices | The Mayans and the Aztecs used a record keeping device called codices (like a notebook) to keep records and tell stories |
| Pyramids | The Aztecs built magnificent pyramids (temples) that were used for religious ceremonies |
| Spain | Mexico fought for independence from Spain; This was after Spanish conquests and colonization that lasted for almost 300 years |
| Father Hidalgo | This famous priest gave a fiery speech that started the rebellion against the European country that controlled them |
| Independence | Mexico fought for independence from Spain because wealthy people had an easy life while everyone else was treated unfairly |
| Mexican leadership | After Mexico gained its independence, the leadership of Mexico changed many many times over the next 100 years |
| Ejidos | The rural land of Mexico was divided into Ejidos under the Constitution of 1917. Ejidos are community owned farms. |
| Spanish | the main language spoken in Mexico is Spanish |
| Day of the Dead | The Day of the Dead is a holiday when people of Mexico remember their relatives who have died |
| Mexican Households | Average Mexican households consist of several generations of family members living together in the same home |
| Bullfighting | Bullfighting is a sport that was originally brought to Mexico by the Spanish; some people find this sport to be extremely brutal and cruel |
| Mariachi | Bands that perform at nearly all parties, weddings, and fiestas in Mexico |
| Earthquakes and Volcanoes | The two natural hazards that threaten the people of Mexico are Earthquakes and Volcanoes |
| In search of a better way of life | The major reason that many people in Mexico are moving from rural farming areas to the cities is to find a better way of life for their families |
| Poverty, Overpopulation, Pollution, Lack of Jobs | These are all problems that arise because of the increased number of people moving to the cities |
| Migration to the United States | In order to find jobs many Mexican workers have migrated (moved) to the United States in search of a better way of life |
| Maquiladoras | Factories along the northern border of Mexico that assemble products using parts from the United States |
| Sierra Madre Occidental | Mountain range found on the western edge of Mexico |
| Sierra Madre Oriental | Mountain range found on the eastern edge of Mexico |
| Sierra Madre del Sur | Mountain range found on the southern edge of Mexico |
| Baja California | Peninsula found on the far western edge of Mexico separated from the mainland by the Gulf of California |
| Gulf of Mexico | Large body of water bordered by Mexico mainland to the west, the Yucatan Peninsula to the south and the Caribbean to the east |
| United States | Part of the country of the United States once belonged to Mexico. Wars between the United States and Mexico occurred for land in the Southwestern United States (such as Texas). |
| Border Wars | Problems that the United States and Mexico are deling with along the border are drug smuggling and illegal immigration into the U.S. |
| Corruption | Corruption has been a problem within the Mexican government throughout history. One example of this corruption is how the Mexican government breaks the law to fit their needs |
| Oil Industry | In Mexico today the government controls the oil industry. |
| Providing Jobs | Maquiladoras (factories) provide jobs for many people living in Mexico today. |
| Ideas, Foods, Animals | By coming into contact with other cultures, the Spanish and the Native Americans introduced each other to new ideas, new foods, and new animals. |
| Metal Tools | The Spanish taught the Native Americans to make and use metal tools when they arrived in Mexico. |
| Peninsulares | After the Spanish conquest, a new social structure was put into place. The most important people in the society were peninsulares. |
| Native American Slaves | After the Spanish conquest of Mexico, many native americans were forced into slavery |
| Mexico City | Current capital city of Mexico; it stands where the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was once located |
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