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7112802936TributeMoney paid by one country to another in return for protection.0
7112805034HieroglyphicsA writing system made up of a combination of pictures and sound symbols, used in ancient Egypt.1
7112846228CaracolA large ancient Maya archaeological site, located in what is now the Cayo District of Belize.2
7112853301TeotihuacanAn ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub valley of the Valley of Mexico.3
7112856279AllyusExtended clan based on mythical ancestor in the Incan empire.4
7112858714Classic PeriodGolden age for the Maya; city-states were flourishing5
7112863066Chichen ItzaAn ancient Mayan city located on the Yucatan Peninsula.6
7112869820OlmecsEarly Mesoamerican society (1200-100 B.C.E) that influenced the Mayans and is known for its massive head statues.7
7112872392MesoamericaMexico and Central America.8
7112880726Obsidiana sharp, black, glass-like volcanic rock.9
7112884663MayaNationality of ancient people occupying the Eastern third of Mesoamerica, particularly the Yucatan Peninsula.10
7112885555Huaca del SolAn adobe brick temple built by the Moche civilization in honor of their sun god.11
7112886272MayanThe language of the Maya.12
7112886661Huaca del LunaAn adobe brick temple built by the Moche civilization in honor of their moon god.13
7112887731Slash-and-burn AgricultureWhen an area of vegetation is cut down and burned before being planted with crops.14
7112888327Mother CivilizationOne of the world's first major societies like the Olmecs. They influence future societies in their area.15
7112889142MocheAn important regional civilization of Peru, governed by warrior-priests.16

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