The Early Americas
Across
- 3. Spanish soldiers
- 5. an event where a host prepared a feast and gave valuable gifts
- 6. a type of clay found in southwestern United states
- 10. region that includes the southern part of what is now Mexico and parts of northern countries of Central America.
- 11. (603-683) Maya king of Palenque, had a temple built in the city to record his achievements
- 12. a raised road across water or wet ground
Down
- 1. (1502-1533) Last Inca king, killed by Francisco Pizarro
- 2. an alliance of five North eastern Native American people
- 4. (1475-1541) Spanish conquistador, conquered Inca empire
- 7. buildings used to Sturdy astronomy; Maya priests watched stars from these buildings
- 8. (1466-1520) Last Azetec empire, killed in the Spanish conquest led by Cortes
- 9. (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador, went to Mexico in search of gold and conquered Aztec Empire.