Early Americas Vocabulary Unit 8 Mrs Payton Ceremonyceremonial

Early Americas Vocabulary Unit 8 Mrs. Payton

Ceremony/ceremonial n the ritual observances and procedures performed at grand formal occasions Aztec ceremony where guest is presented with a tobacco tube (representing a spear) and a sunflower (representing a shield).

Sacrifice n an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to God or to a divine or supernatural figure.

Rebellion n an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

Drought n a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water

Network (trade) n The business of buying and selling commodities, products, or services; commerce.

Tribute n payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.

Specialization n A method of production where a business or area focuses on the production of a limited scope of products.

Hereditary n inheritance of title, office, or right.

Appoint n assign a job or role to (someone).

Distribute/Redistribute n n Distribute: give shares of (something); deal out. Redistribute: distribute (something) differently or again, typically to achieve greater social equality.

Command Economy n an economy in which production, investment, prices, and incomes are determined centrally by a government.

Bartering n exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.