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First Nations
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aztec | A Pre-Columbian civilization that lived in Central America. Known for their large pyramids, human sacrifices, and strong armies. |
| Taino | A Pre-Columbian civilization that lived in the Caribbean Islands. This was the first civilization to encounter the Spanish explorers. |
| Cuzco | Currently a city in Peru, formally the capital of the Incan Empire. |
| Inca | A Pre-Columbian civilization that lived in the Andes Mountains. Known for their stone work and elaborate road system. |
| Tenochtitlan | The capital of the Aztec Empire, currently known as Mexico City. |
| Sapa Inca | The leader of the Incan Empire. Worshiped as the Son of the Sun. |