Mesoamerican architecture
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Tlaloc | one of the major Aztec gods associated with fertility and the agricultural cycle as the god of rain |
| Quetzalcóatl | Aztec nature god, feathered serpent, his disappearance and promised return coincided with the arrival of Cortes |
| Ballcourt | Shaped like a capital letter "I." Built of cut stone and painted with bright colors. It was a symbol of the city's wealth and power. |
| Talud-tablero | Architectural style diagnostic of Teotihuacan |
| Stele | an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings |
| 900 BC - 400BC | Olmec time period |
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