Unit 1 Vocabulary Review

Led to population growth in European and massive population loss in the Americas

Massive Settlement in Central Mexico known for its advanced science, mathematics, and religious practices

Largely sedentary because of access to abundant natural resources in the oceans and forests nearby

Had permanent settlements with cities built into mountains and advanced irrigation systems

Used by indigenous groups such as the Pueblo to farm/create permanent settlements

Large settlement that was a center of trade in North America

European practice of people working the land for a landowner in exchange for protection

Strict system that divided settlers in New Spain into a racial heirachy

All indigenous societies practiced this subsistence type to an extent; the amount this was done depended on agriculture

Economic system in which individuals try to gain profit through trade or providing a service

Helped to finance exploration of the Americas; group of people invest money in order to limit risk

Contributed to spread of indigenous societies North/ability to permanently settle

Spanish settlers given control of section of land and all people living on land

Had to move frequently because of limited resources

Group of 5 tribes that united for a common defense; partially sedentary