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- 2. A Spanish conquistador celebrated for his role in the conquest of the Inca Empire during the early 16th century.
- 6. The largest pre-Columbian empire in the Americas, situated in the Andes Mountains of South America. It is renowned for its advanced engineering feats, including an extensive road system and the awe-inspiring city of Machu Picchu.
- 8. A geographical region encompassing parts of modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. It was the cradle of several advanced pre-Columbian civilizations.
- 10. The capital city of the Aztec Empire, located at the site of present-day Mexico City.
- 12. A writing system employed by specific pre-Columbian civilizations, such as the Maya. It employs pictorial symbols to convey meaning.
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- 1. The ballgame, this was a team sport with cultural and ritual significance played by various ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, including the Maya and Aztecs. It involved a solid rubber ball and a specially designed court.
- 3. The mountain range is situated in South America, which served as the homeland for numerous ancient cultures, most notably the Inca Empire.
- 4. A major pre-Columbian civilization noted for its sophisticated achievements in mathematics, astronomy, and the establishment of intricate city-states across present-day Mexico and Central America.
- 5. The Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that ultimately led to the fall of the Aztec Empire.
- 7. A formidable pre-Columbian civilization centralized in Central Mexico. It is famous for its martial prowess, as well as its capital city, Tenochtitlán.
- 9. The final Inca emperor, who was captured and eventually executed by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro.
- 11. A method of record-keeping and communication employed by the Inca, involving the use of knotted cords.