The Prefix Per- Means Beside

question 155

True/False

The prefix per- means beside.

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Definitions:

Native Americans

Indigenous peoples of the Americas, including various tribes, nations, and groups, who inhabited the continent before European colonization.

Smallpox Epidemic

A widespread outbreak of smallpox, a highly contagious and often deadly viral disease, affecting a large number of people.

Aztec Society

A highly structured and complex society that developed in central Mexico in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, noted for its architectural, artistic, and mathematical achievements, as well as its warrior culture.

Iron Weapons

Weapons made from iron, an innovation that significantly impacted military technology and warfare strategies during ancient and medieval times.