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This ancient Mesoamerican civilization built its capital on an island in Lake Texcoco, connected to the mainland by causeways.
- Aztecs
- Mayans
- Olmecs
- Toltecs
Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Mesoamerican empire in 1521 with help from indigenous allies.
- Francisco Pizarro
- Hernán Cortés
- Pedro de Alvarado
- Juan Ponce de León
This bitter drink made from roasted cacao beans was considered sacred by the Mesoamericans and was often reserved for nobility and warriors.
- Pulque
- Atole
- Chocolate
- Pozole
The ruler who was taken hostage by Cortés and died during the Spanish siege of the capital was known by this name.
- Montezuma II
- Cuauhtémoc
- Cuitláhuac
- Itzcóatl
This modern-day North American country's capital was built directly on the ruins of the former island city of the empire.
- Guatemala
- Mexico
- Honduras
- Belize
This stepped architectural structure served as the main temple where religious ceremonies were performed in the capital city.
- Ziggurat
- Stupa
- Pyramid
- Obelisk
According to legend, this bird species was seen devouring a serpent on a cactus, marking where the people should build their city.
- Eagle
- Condor
- Hawk
- Falcon
These floating agricultural gardens built on shallow lake beds allowed the Mesoamerican farmers to grow crops year-round.
- Terraces
- Chinampas
- Milpas
- Raised beds
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