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Ancient Americas
Maya, Aztec, Chibcha, and Inca
Term | Definition |
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Cuzco | capital of the Inca Empire |
Topa Inca | emperor of the Incas, who expanded their empire |
Census | an official count of all the people in an area |
Quipu | knotted strings on which the Incas recorded information |
Aqueduct | a pipe or channel that carries water from a distant source |
El Dorado | a Spanish legend about a place of great riches in Central America |
Maize | corn |
Quinoa | An ancient grain native to South America |
Nobles | the small ruling group of a society who inherit their positions |
District | a political unit (The Chibcha territory was divided into a number of _____________.) |
Sinkhole | a depression or hollow where soil has collapsed (This gave the Maya access to a network of underground rivers and streams for fresh water.) |
Allies | those who support each other for some common purpose |
Smallpox | a disease that causes a high fever and often death |
Ambush | a surprise attack |
Hostage | someone held against his or her will in exchange for something (usually money) |
Hernan Cortez | This Spanish Conquistador took over the Aztecs. |
Fransisco Pizarro | This Spanish Conquistador took over the Incas. |
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada | This Spanish Conquistador took over the Chibchas. |
Oligarchy | Type of Government - Ruled by a few |
Monarchy | Type of Government - Ruled by a King or Queen |
Quetzalcoatl | Aztec Sun god |
Chac | Mayan Rain god |
Inti | Incan Sun god |
Location: Aztec | Central America - Mexico |
Location: Maya | Central America |
Location: Chibcha | South America - Columbia |
Location: Inca | South America - Peru |
Capital City: Aztec | Tenochtitlan |
Capital City: Inca | Cuzco |