Latin America Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. – The beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a group of people.
  2. 4. – An ancient civilization in Mesoamerica known for its pyramids, writing system, and calendar.
  3. 6. – A large group of territories or nations controlled by one ruler or government.
  4. 8. – The process of one country taking control over another area and its people.
  5. 9. – A deadly disease brought by Europeans that caused many deaths among indigenous people in the Americas.
Down
  1. 1. – The region where ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztec developed, covering parts of Mexico and Central America.
  2. 2. – A group of people living together with organized systems for government, religion, and culture.
  3. 3. – A Spanish soldier or explorer who came to the Americas in search of land, gold, and glory.
  4. 5. – A powerful Mesoamerican civilization known for its capital city, Tenochtitlán, and advanced farming techniques.
  5. 7. – An empire in the Andes Mountains of South America known for its roads, architecture, and terraces for farming.