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Mesoamericans
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tenochtitlan | Aztec- A city built on an island on water. |
| Machu Picchu | Inca- A famous mountain fortress in between two peaks of the Andes. |
| Popol Vuh | Maya- A book they used, like the Torah. |
| Quipu | Inca- A large string with smaller strings hanging and is meant for counting or keeping records. |
| Llamas | Inca- Used for their endurance, woolly coat and meat. |
| Cactus | Inca- Used for needles or dying fabric green. |
| The Conquistadors | A Spanish conqueror. |
| Sapa Inca | Inca- Believed to be the son of the sun god, Inti |
| Aztec punishment | Aztec- Children had chilly pepper smoke blown in their eyes and adults were punished in many ways. |
| Montezuma II | Aztec- He was a feared leader who kept clean by using his litter or walking on a cloth. |
| Chichen Itza | Maya- A place where pok-ta-pok was played. |
| Inca Messengers | Inca- They carried messages very fast from place to place. |
| Sacred Round | Maya- A calender that kept track of religous holidays or other important events. |
| Beauty for Incas | Inca- A flat back head and crossed eyes= handsome chieftain. |
| City-states | Maya- A city that is an independent political state with its own government. |