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Mayan, Inca, & Aztec

TermDefinition
Quipu A recording
Machu Picchu An Inca fortress set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru
Quecha Language spoken by the Quechua peoples, who lived in the Andes mountains of Peru
Human sacrifice Killing of a person for sacrifice to a god
Tenochtitlan Large Mexican city
Pachacuti Great Inca king
Chinampas An artificial island that added land for the Aztecs in the Valley of Mexico
Inca The largest empire in pre
Aztec Strong civilization in Central Mexico that committed many thousands of human sacrifices
Maya Known for their writing system as well as art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system
Obsidian Volcanic glass (rock)
Quetzal A colorful tropical bird prized for its feathers
Artifacts Objects people make such as tools, pottery or jewelry
Absolute monarchy A system where one person from a ruling family has all (unlimited) power
Aqueducts Canals or pipes that carry fresh water
Andes Mountain range along the western edge of South America
Moctezuma Great Aztec king
Pok to pok Mayan game played with a rubber ball
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