| A | B |
|---|
| indigenous | decended from area's first inhabitants |
| mestizo | blending European and native peoples |
| urbanization | migration from farm to city |
| megacity | larger than 10 million |
| primate city | urban area dominates country's economy, culture, & political |
| glyph | picture writing on stone |
| chinampas | floating islands |
| dialect | forms of language unique to area |
| patois | blend of indigenous, European, African, & Asian languages |
| matriarchal | family ruled by woman |
| brain drain | loss of highly educated and skilled workers |
| quipu | knotted cords of various colors & lengths |
| conquistador | explorer, concueror |
| viceory | royally appointed official |
| caudillo | dictator |
| syncretism | blending of religious beliefs & practices |
| malnutrition | lack of proper food |
| mural | wall painting |
| mosaic | design made of colored stones or tiles |
| extended family | grandparents, uncles, cousins, grandchildren |
