The Nahuas

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Across
  1. 3. The sacred book of the Nahua people, written in Nahuatl.
  2. 4. The Nahuas usually refer to themselves and their language as "_______".
  3. 6. The Nahua word for "Earth."
  4. 11. The Aztec writing system.
  5. 12. The Nahuas evoke sacred ______ entities through cut-paper figures.
  6. 13. The Nahuas are also sometimes referred to as ______.
  7. 15. The Nahuas people's language is _______.
  8. 16. Traditional Nahua drink made from maize.
  9. 17. Major ceremonial center and city of the Aztecs.
  10. 18. The concept of "flower and song" in Aztec culture, reflecting art and poetry.
  11. 20. The Nahua people primarily practice this.
Down
  1. 1. Nahuatl term for "god."
  2. 2. Most Nahuas are from ______.
  3. 5. The Nahuas were originally known as ___________.
  4. 7. Nahua art form that often features colorful depictions of gods and nature.
  5. 8. The Nahuas were most known for their____________ pursuits.
  6. 9. The Nahua word for "city" or "town."
  7. 10. A Nahua ritual drink made from chocolate and spices.
  8. 14. Ancient Nahua city, now Mexico city.
  9. 19. A type of Nahua agricultural technique used to grow crops in swampy areas.