Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes final exam vocab
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Mesoamerica
Region of early civilizations in Central America.
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Olmec
"Mother culture" of Mesoamerica.
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Maya
Civilization known for writing, math, and astronomy.
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Aztec
Empire centered at Tenochtitlán, known for military power and sacrifices.
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Inca
Andean empire, known for engineering and communal society.
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Tenochtitlán
Aztec capital city.
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Cuzco
Inca capital city.
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Sapa Inca
Inca emperor.
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Mit'a
Inca labor tax.
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Quipu
Inca record-keeping device.
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Malintzin (La Malinche)
Interpreter for Cortés.
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Hernán Cortés
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs.
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Francisco Pizarro
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Incas.
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