7.4.1 Mesoamerican Civilzations

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Mesoamericas

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Region with ancient Mexican and Central American civilizations.

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Olmecs

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Early Mesoamerican civilization known for stone heads.

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Aztecs

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Powerful civilization, built Tenochtitlan.

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Inca

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Advanced South American civilization known for Machu Picchu.

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Mayans

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Civilization with advanced writing, astronomy, and calendar systems.

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Indians

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Columbus's term for New World's indigenous peoples.

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Moctezuma II

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Aztec emperor during Cortez's conquest.

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Taino's

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Indigenous people encountered by Columbus.

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Smallpox

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Deadly disease that devastated Indigenous populations.

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Fountain of Youth

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Mythical Spring, Ponce de Leon's quest.