Maya
Aztec
Inca
Mexico
Peru
100
The Maya were discovered in the Gulf coast of southern Mexico along this peninsula, where we can find modern vacation favorites like Cancun, Cozumel, and Tulum
Yucatan
100
This modern day city represents the location of the Aztec capital
Mexico City
100
This mountain range was the home of the Inca
Andes
100
This is the original name of Mexico after Spanish conquistadors established their settlements
New Spain
100
This country represents the coastline of southwestern South America, and can found between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains
Chile
200
The Maya were one of five civilizations in human history to develop THIS without outside influence
Written Language
200
This is the name of the floating gardens the Aztec constructed to expand their island capital
Chinampas
200
Located between two sacred mountains, this royal estate was a vacation home for the Inca emperors
Machu Picchu
200
Known as Dios de Los Muertos, this holiday is celebrated on November 1 to honor ancestors who have passed away
Day of the Dead
200
This language spoken by the Inca is still used today, with less than 7 million speakers, representing 14% of Peruvians
Quechua
300
The kings were seen as gods on earth, and were expected to give THIS as a gift to the gods
Blood sacrifice
300
This Spanish conquistador led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec
Hernan Cortes
300
While they did not create a written language, the Inca developed quipus, which utilized THIS to represent numbers and possibly events
Knots on color coded strings
300
This lively music style features trumpets, violins, and singers in charro outfits
Mariachi
300
This is the man credited for rediscovering Machu Picchu
Hiram Bingham
400
This was the largest and most powerful city-state in southern Mexico during the peak of the Maya
Tikal
400
Despite Hernan Cortes bringing about 600 men with him, they were still able to defeat the Aztec, thanks to allying himself with these people
The enemies of the Aztec
400
This is the Quechua words for the system of Incan runners who delivered messages across the empire
Chasquis
400
This famous Mexican artist is known for her self-portraits (pictured here) and distinctive eyebrows
Frida Kahlo
400
Near the site of Machu Picchu, this former Incan capital is still a major city in Peru
Cusco
500
This is the sight of the Maya's most famous ruins, known as El Castillo
Chichen Itza
500
The Spanish built the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral directly next to the Aztec's most revered building, which no longer stands today
Templo Mayor
500
Built along Lake Titicaca, the capital city of Bolivia holds the record of being the city with the highest elevation from sea level (almost 12,000 feet!) it's also the name of a delicious restaurant here in Lincoln
La Paz
500
This legendary Mexican-American singer, known as "Queen of Tejano Music" was tragically killed in 1995
Selena Quintanilla
500
This is the capital city of Peru
Lima