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Language, religious beliefs, values, customs, and other ways of life shared by a group of people Culture
A system of writing using signs and symbols Hieroglyphics
Conquerors working for the Spanish government who were in charge of gaining land and wealth in the Americas Conquistador
The weather patterns that an area typically experiences over a long period of time Climate
A pipe or channel used to carry water from a distant source to dry areas Aqueduct
The belief in or worship of more that one god. Polytheism
Make, on sloping land, large flat areas for farming that have the appearance of steps Terracing
A festival of celebration Fiesta
Region of Southern Mexico & Central America that was occupied in ancient times by peoples of similar cultural features (Mayans & Aztecs) Mesoamerica
A large group of nations or peoples under a single supreme authority Empire
The height above sea level Elevation
Ancient Civilization of the Western Hemisphere Capital City: Tenochtitoah Time Period: 1100s-1521 Aztec
Ancient Civilization of the Western Hemisphere Capital City: Cuzco Time period:1200s-1500s Inca
Ancient Civilization of the Western Hemisphere Capital City Tikal Time Per Mayan
The way of life of a group of people Civilization
Supplying dry land, or crops, with water Irrigation
Both the plant and the kernel of corn Maize
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