The Age of Exploration

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The last Incan king, he was killed by Francisco.

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Atahualpa

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Spanish Conquistador, he conquered the Incan Empire

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Francisco Pizarro

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Spanish Conquistador, he went to Mexico in search of gold and conquered the Aztec Empire.

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Hernan Cortez

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Mayan king, he had a temple built in the city of Palenque to record his achievements as a ruler.

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King Pacal

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The last Aztec emperor, he was killed in the Spanish conquest led by Cortes.

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Moctezuma II

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Inca ruler, he greatly expanded the Incan territory.

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Pachacuti

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The language of the Inca.

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Quechua

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An ancient book of historical records.

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Codex

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To go all the way around.

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Circumnavigate

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Spanish soldiers in the Americas who explored new lands, searched for gold and silver, and tried to spread Christianity.

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Conquistadors