Japan + Mesoamerica Vocab

4. Mountains: The longest mountain range in the world, located along the west coast of South America.
6. A major civilization in Central America known for their calendar, writing system, and pyramids.
8. The traditional religion of Japan that focuses on respecting nature and spirits called kami.
9. "Floating gardens" built by the Aztecs to grow food on shallow lake beds.
11. Farming: Cutting "steps" into the side of a mountain to create flat land for growing crops.
12. A system of knotted strings used by the Incas to record numbers and keep track of information.
13. A narrow strip of land that connects two larger pieces of land, with water on both sides.
14. The capital city of the Incan Empire, located high in the mountains of Peru.

1. A powerful empire in central Mexico known for their fierce warriors and massive capital city.
2. A massive empire in South America that built incredible roads and stone cities in the mountains.
3. The island capital of the Aztec Empire, built where Mexico City stands today.
5. A tall, tiered tower with multiple roofs, often used as a Buddhist temple or sacred building.
7. A traditional wooden gate that marks the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
10. The belief that everything in nature—like trees, rocks, and rivers—has a soul or spirit.