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  1. 2. A religious practice especially prominent in Aztec culture, where offerings, including human sacrifices, were made to appease the gods and ensure cosmic balance.
  2. 5. A belief system in which multiple gods are worshiped, a trait shared by the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations, with gods linked to nature, war, and agriculture.
  3. 7. An iconic Inca city built in the Andes Mountains of Peru, known for its advanced stone construction, terraces, and breathtaking mountainous landscape.
  4. 8. A significant field of study for the Maya, who created precise calendars and studied celestial bodies to guide agricultural and religious practices.
  5. 10. Stepped agricultural fields built on slopes, especially by the Inca in the Andes, to maximize farming space and prevent erosion in mountainous regions.
  6. 12. materials used for tools and weapons of all three civilizations
  7. 13. The Inca capital city located in the Andes mountains
  8. 15. A cultural and geographical region extending from central Mexico to Central America, where the Maya and Aztec civilizations thrived.
  9. 16. A ritualistic sport played by the Maya and Aztecs using a rubber ball. The game was often associated with religious symbolism and occasionally ended in sacrifices.
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  1. 1. Maya writing system
  2. 3. a sacred site or tomb
  3. 4. A staple crop for the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas, essential to their diet and agriculture. It was central to religious and cultural beliefs, especially for the Maya.
  4. 6. Monumental structures built by the Maya and Aztecs with multiple levels, often used as temples or ceremonial sites. The Maya pyramids at Tikal and Aztec's Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlan are iconic examples.
  5. 9. The capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco in present-day Mexico City, renowned for its canals, temples, and impressive urban layout.
  6. 11. Floating gardens developed by the Aztecs in swampy areas around Tenochtitlan for efficient agriculture, using fertile mud and vegetation.
  7. 14. Ancient manuscripts made by the Maya and Aztecs, containing hieroglyphic writing and illustrations, used to record historical events, religious practices, and daily life.