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First Nations
Exploration & Encounter Test
Term | Definition |
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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. |