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Global 12/10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mesoamerica | Middle America—An area covering present day Mexico and Central America |
| Maize | Corn |
| Olmec | The earliest American civilization, located along the Gulf Coast of Mexico from about 1200 b.c to 400 B.C |
| Stela | In the ancient world, a tall commemorative monument that was often decorated |
| Tenochtitlan | Capital city of the aztec empire |
| chinampa | An artificial Aztec island used to cultivate crops |
| Moche | A culture that thrived in the Andean region. |
| Adobe | A mix of clay and plant fibers that becomes hard as it dries in the sun (used for building) |
| Cuzco | Capital city of the Inca Empire |
| Quipu | Knotted strings used by Inca officials for record keeping |
| Inti | The Inca sun God |
| Pueblo | Native american village of the North American Southwest |
| Kiva | Large underground chamber |
| Earthwork | An embankment or other construction made of earth |
| Iroquois League | Political alliance of 5 iroquois groups |