Mesoamerica/Japan

6. A long mountain range along the western edge of South America.
9. Referring to the Inca Empire in South America, famous for its roads, architecture, and centralized government.
11. A traditional gate that marks the entrance to a sacred Shinto shrine.
12. A powerful Mesoamerican civilization centered in Mexico, known for its capital city and warrior culture.
14. The belief that spirits exist in natural objects like animals, plants, and rocks.

1. A multi-tiered tower found at religious sites, often associated with Buddhism.
2. The capital city of the Inca Empire.
3. Relating to the Maya civilization of Central America known for advanced writing, math, and calendars.
4. A system of knotted strings used by the Inca to record information.
5. A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, with water on both sides.
7. The capital city of the Aztec Empire, built on a lake.
8. Japan’s traditional religion based on the worship of spirits called kami.
10. A method of farming on stepped hillsides to prevent erosion and manage water.
13. Man-made floating garden islands used by the Aztecs for farming.