Across
- 2. a device consisting of a cord with knotted strings of various colors attached, used by the ancient Peruvians for recording events, keeping accounts, etc.
- 5. pertaining to economy. Especially the production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and commodities (ex: goods & foods).
- 9. controlled from one place.
- 10. the ability to be relied on or depended on, as for accuracy, honesty, or achievement. (Synonym: Credibility)
- 11. Artificial islands created in shallow lake beds for growing crops.
- 12. Acronym that helps analyze a document for credibility and perspective. Stands for Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone, & Style.
Down
- 1. false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead.
- 3. farming A method of agriculture where level platforms are cut into a hillside or mountain to create flat areas for cultivation, often resembling a series of steps.
- 4. related to government or politics. Exercising or seeking power in the governmental or public affairs of a state, municipality, etc.
- 6. Loosely) Central America.
- 7. to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess
- 8. a person or nation that pays tribute in acknowledgment of subjugation or the like.
- 9. a sovereign state consisting of an autonomous city and, especially historically, any dependent settlements or territories.