This is another word for corn.

A system of writing that uses signs, symbols and pictures.

The capital city of the Aztec civilization built in the center of a lake. Currently in present-day Mexico City.

Using the sun, moon and stars, this group of people were able to create an accurate 365 day calendar that strikes similarities to the calendar we use today.

What concept were Mayan mathematicians the first to develop?

Which of the following early civilizations practiced human sacrifice to their gods?

This early civilization in Latin America built over 19,000 miles of roads in the mountainous region of the Andes.

The early civilizations of the Olmecs, Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans all worshipped many gods. This practice is known as what?

A pipe or channel designed to carry water from a distant source.

An ancient Inca device for recording information, consisting of variously colored threads knotted in different ways.

How did the Incas send messages? They traveled over 250 miles a day carrying messages.

This treaty set the Line of Demarcation at 50 degrees longitude. It stopped Spain and Portugal from fighting over land to colonize in Latin America.

An agreement in writing made between two or more countries.

A conquistador is a _________________________ conqueror.

This line was a result of the Treaty of Tordesillas between Spain and Portugal. Using the 50 degree longitude line, Spain was allowed to settle all land west (left) of the line. Portugal could settle all land east (right) of the line.

People of mixed Spanish and Native American descent.

Spain demanded taxes or labor from Native Americans in order for the Native Americans to stay on their land. Spain claimed this was for protection.

The Spanish conquistador responsible for demise of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. He went there in search of treasure but instead conquered an empire.

In 1492, this Italian explorer was attempting to find a western route to Asia through the Atlantic Ocean for the Queen of Spain when he discovered islands in the Caribbean Sea. He is credited for discovering the Americas.

The Aztec Emperor responsible for letting Cortes and the Spanish conquistadors convince him to surrender to Spain. He believed that Cortes and his men were gods. The Aztec Empire did not survive the war with Spain.

The Spanish conquistador who killed the Incan emperor and conquered the Incan Empire by attacked the west coast of South America from the Pacific Ocean.

What group of people was disrespected and ignored about their opinions when Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Tordesillas?

In what ways did Spanish conquest affect Native Americans?

A political movement in which people overthrow the government and set up another government.

This man led Mexico in a revolution against the Spain in 1810. He led 80,000 fighters against the Spanish government. He was not successful as he was tried for treason then executed.

What was the name of the Mexican revolution led by Miguel Hidalgo against the country of Spain?

This man is known as the greatest Latin American revolutionary leader. He freed the countries of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama from Spanish rule. He became known as "The Liberator." His dream was to make South America one country.

This South American revolutionary leds fights for freedom in the countries of Argentina, Chile and Peru. He later gave up his command to Simon Bolivar.

The revolutions of which country influenced the independence movement in Latin America countries?

Latin American countries have improved their economy by doing all the of following EXCEPT...

Investing is...

The way goods and services are produced and made available to the people. This includes the wealth and resources of a country in regards to how they are produced.

The country or countryside of less populated areas.

Cities and highly populated areas.