Maya. Aztec and Inca

12345678910111213141516
Across
  1. 4. Farming technique used by the Maya that involved cutting and burning the surrounding forest
  2. 6. The Aztec capital city built on Lake Texcoco
  3. 8. Floating gardens created by the Aztecs
  4. 10. Farming method used by the Inca to grow crops along the mountainsides by making leveled shelves
  5. 13. Writing system used by the Maya that involves pictorial symbols
  6. 14. A key crop grown by all three civilizations also known as corn
  7. 15. A system of knotted strings used by the INCA for record-keeping
  8. 16. This number was a major development in Maya math, represented by a shell symbol
Down
  1. 1. A tube crop that was a staple food of the Incas
  2. 2. The civilization known for developing a complex calender system based on Mathematics and Astronomy
  3. 3. This civilization was known for military strength and human sacrifices
  4. 5. The leader and emperor of the Incas
  5. 7. The Aztecs built massive ______ to honor their Gods
  6. 9. This civilization built the city of Cuzco and ruled the Andes
  7. 11. Major Mayan city known for its pyramids and observatory
  8. 12. The Inca built thousands of miles of these connecting their mountainous empires