Across
- 6. a long mountain range along the western side of South America.
- 9. relating to the Inca, a civilization in South America centered in the Andes.
- 11. a traditional gate marking the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
- 12. relating to the Aztec, a powerful civilization in Mexico.
- 14. the belief that spirits live in nature, animals, and objects.
Down
- 1. a tall, tiered temple-like structure found in parts of Asia.
- 2. the capital city of the Inca Empire.
- 3. relating to the Maya, a civilization in Central America known for writing, math, and calendars.
- 4. a system of knotted strings used by the Inca to keep records.
- 5. a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
- 7. the capital city of the Aztec Empire.
- 8. the traditional religion of Japan based on kami, or spirits.
- 10. farming done on steps cut into hills or mountains.
- 13. floating garden islands used by the Aztecs for farming.