Across
- 4. Mountains: The longest mountain range in the world, located along the west coast of South America.
- 6. A major civilization in Central America known for their calendar, writing system, and pyramids.
- 8. The traditional religion of Japan that focuses on respecting nature and spirits called kami.
- 9. "Floating gardens" built by the Aztecs to grow food on shallow lake beds.
- 11. Farming: Cutting "steps" into the side of a mountain to create flat land for growing crops.
- 12. A system of knotted strings used by the Incas to record numbers and keep track of information.
- 13. A narrow strip of land that connects two larger pieces of land, with water on both sides.
- 14. The capital city of the Incan Empire, located high in the mountains of Peru.
Down
- 1. A powerful empire in central Mexico known for their fierce warriors and massive capital city.
- 2. A massive empire in South America that built incredible roads and stone cities in the mountains.
- 3. The island capital of the Aztec Empire, built where Mexico City stands today.
- 5. A tall, tiered tower with multiple roofs, often used as a Buddhist temple or sacred building.
- 7. A traditional wooden gate that marks the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
- 10. The belief that everything in nature—like trees, rocks, and rivers—has a soul or spirit.