Mesoamerica

2. Known as the "creator" amongst Mayan mythology.
4. This civilization built pyramids, invented the calendar, and hold the earliest written records in American history.
5. A Spanish explorer who was able to conquer the Inca Empire with only 168 people.
7. These people were known for introducing the chili pepper and peanuts to their cuisine.
9. Mountain range starting in Mexico and moving down into Central America.
11. The name for Spanish explorers who took over many Native American empires.

1. These people made ponchos from alpaca wool, made pottery with bird art, and made giant lined designs in the Earth's surface.
3. This early Mesoamerican empire glorified war, but were defeated by Cortes.
6. This early Mesoamerican empire became strong under the leadership of Pachacuti.
8. First people in the Americas to have a government, education, and religion.
10. Largest mountain range in South America.