Across
- 3. Texcoco A natural lake in the valley of mexico where the aztecs founded their capital.
- 5. The original natives of a region.
- 7. A dry, arid climate characteristic of the Mexican Basin where the Aztecs lived.
- 10. The watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth.
- 11. The capital city of the Aztec Empire.
- 13. Spanish explorers led by Hernan Cortes, who conquered Mexico.
Down
- 1. Massive, terraced, stone temples that were the center of religion in the Aztec Empire.
- 2. Traveling regularly
- 4. A union formed for mutual benefit between countries or organizations.
- 6. Systems A system where conquered(taken over) cities sent goods to the Aztec Empire as tax.
- 8. These traders acted as spies and were vital for the Aztec Empire.
- 9. "Floating Gardens" created by mud and vegetation.
- 12. flute Created by the Aztec Empire. Creates music and was very cultural.
