Spices and people

6. – death date : born 1466-died on June 30, 1520. Speaks an ancient language that is no longer in existence.
7. - Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan from 1520 to 1521. He was also an Aztec leader
10. - very similar to nutmeg, usually used in baking it is a yellowish-brown
11. – A dried purple flower that has red-like strands coming out, which is picked and use for the spice (actual flower not edible)
12. – lemony flavor with a kick of warm flavor, it can be used in stews, curries, casseroles.
13. – He was a Spanish conquistador. Known for his expeditions that led to the Spanish conquest of Peru.
15. – spice made of dried seed from a plant known as Cuminum cyminum. It is a member of the parsley family
16. – former Governor of new Spain. He chose to pursue adventure and riches in the New World.

1. – was a Italian explorer and also a navigator.
2. - a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species. Has a savoury/sweet flavor, it is commonly used to bake things such as scrolls, pies, muffins, donut
3. - pungent spice found in savoury dishes, desserts, and drinks.
4. – it is a warm spice, slightly nutty, slightly sweet usually used in small dishes usually only used in no more than a teaspoon
5. Gama - in 1524 this man was appointed Governor of India. This man was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea.
8. - traditional Indian spice. A bright orange spice. It is known these days to be very healthy and is known to improve heart health and prevent chances of cancer
9. - a slightly hot, earthy black grain used for flavouring food, usually paired with salt.
14. - Bartolomeu Dias was a Portuguese mariner and explorer. In 1488, he traveled all around Africa.