| Term | Definition |
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glyphs |
Written characters that represent both objects and sound. |
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pok-a-tok |
A Maya ball game. |
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obsidian |
A form of natural gas. |
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chinampas |
Floating plots that Aztecs grew crops on. |
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Quechua |
The language of the Inca. |
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quipu |
A set of colored strings with knots. |
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conquistadores |
Spanish conquerers. |
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epidemic |
A widespread outbreak of a disese. |
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Nationalist |
Movements driven by a desire for independence. |
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Mexico |
A country south of the United States. |
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Tenochtitlan |
The Aztec's capital. |
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Mexico City |
Mexico's capital. |