The Americas

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Aztecs

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Meso American civilization who dominated modern day Mexico. Were defeated by Cortes.

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Mayans

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Meso American civilization located in modern day Central America. They are remembered for their many advancements particularly their writing.

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Incans

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Meso American civilization located in modern day Peru. Were conquered and defeated by Pizarro. Built the city of Machu Picchu

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Conquistadores

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The Conquerors. Individuals from Spain who defeated Meso American Civilizations.

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Columbian Exchange

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The exchange of items, ideas, resources, and other materials between Meso America and the Western World (Spain).

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Hernan Cortes

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Conquistador who conquered the Aztecs.

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Francisco Pizarro

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Conquistador who discovered Machu Picchu and defeated the Incans.

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Maize

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The most important food in the Americas. Maize is corn.

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What year did Columbus land in the Bahamas?

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1492

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Who are the Americas named after?

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Amerigo Vespuci