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6. A long mountain range in South America that stretches from north to south along the western side of the continent.
9. Refers to the ancient civilization of South America, known for its large empire, advanced engineering, and Machu Picchu.
11. A traditional Japanese gate that marks the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
12. A group of people who lived in central Mexico and built a powerful empire known for their temples and human sacrifices.
14. The belief that everything, including animals, plants, and objects, has a spirit or soul.

1. A multi-story tower found in Buddhist temples in Japan, often with a curved roof.
2. The capital city of the Inca Empire, located in modern-day Peru.
3. Refers to the ancient people and culture of the Yucatán Peninsula, known for their pyramids, advanced writing, and calendar system.
4. A system of knotted strings used by the Incas to keep records and pass information.
5. A narrow piece of land that connects two larger landmasses, with water on both sides.
7. The capital of the Aztec Empire, built on an island in Lake Texcoco, now Mexico City.
8. The traditional religion of Japan that focuses on worshiping spirits in nature and honoring ancestors.
10. A method of farming on steep land by creating flat areas on the slopes for growing crops.
13. Floating gardens built by the Aztecs for farming on lakes.