Maya
Mesoamericans
People who lived in present day Mexico and Central America.
Terrace
Flat earthen steps on the side of a hill to make room for planting. Used by the Incas.
agriculture
Farming (growing crops) and ranching (raising animals).
hieroglyphics
Mayan writing that used pictures as symbols
alliance
An agreement between groups to work or fight together.
empire
A group of different territories controlled by one ruler.
ritual
something always performed the same way for religious ceremony
plaza
An open square or marketplace in Mesoamerican cities.
Chinampas
Floating farming islands made by the Aztecs.
divine
related to a god or something that comes from a god
quipus
A system of knotted cords of different sizes and colors used by the Incas for keeping records.
Plaza
An open square or marketplace in Mesoamerican cities.