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Slaves

Those who were captured or indebted and unable to pay, often forced into labor.

Mandatory education

A requirement for all individuals to receive formal education.

Chocolates

A sweet treat made from cocoa beans, often enjoyed as a dessert.

Antispasmodic medication

Medication used to relieve or prevent muscle spasms or cramps.

Chinampa

A Mesoamerican agricultural system that used small, rectangular areas of fertile land to grow crops.

Calendar

A system for organizing and measuring time, typically based on the movements of celestial bodies.

Canoe

A narrow, lightweight boat typically propelled by paddles or sails.

Mosaic masks made of turquoise, obsidian, and green or black stone

Masks made from small pieces of colored stone or glass, often used for decorative or ceremonial purposes.

Weapons

Tools or instruments used for fighting or warfare.

Astronomy

The study of celestial objects, such as stars, planets, and galaxies.

Theories on configuration of the universe

Ideas or explanations about the organization and structure of the universe.

The spherical self-supporting earth

The belief that the Earth is a round, self-contained object.

360 days with 12 equal parts of 30 days each

A calendar system with 360 days divided into 12 months of equal length.

7-8 planets

The belief that there are 7 to 8 planets in the solar system.

Sun is a star

The understanding that the Sun is a star, similar to the other celestial bodies in the night sky.

Eclipses

Phenomena in which one celestial body passes through the shadow of another, resulting in a temporary darkening or obscuring.

Longitudes of planets

The measurement of the distance of a planet from its reference point.

Moon's Crescent

The curved shape of the Moon when it is partially illuminated.

Known for manufacturing iron and in metallurgical works

Recognized for their expertise in producing iron and working with metals.

Ayurveda

An ancient Indian system of medicine and natural healing.

Mathematics

The study of numbers,