Civilizations of the Americas Prehistory-1570AD
History

An early culture of the Andean region, pre-dating the Moche culture in Peru
Chavin
An early culture of the Andean region, pre-dating the Moche culture in Peru. Chavin. Chavin is an ancient civilization known for its art and architecture, which thrived in the Andean highlands of Peru around 900-200 BCE.

A type of agriculture which used small areas of land to grow crops on the shallow lake beds
Chinampas
A type of agriculture which used small areas of land to grow crops on the shallow lake beds. Chinampas. Chinampas are an ancient Mesoamerican farming method where small, rectangular plots are created on lake surfaces to increase arable land.

A historically powerful northeast Native American confederacy in North America
Iroquois League
A historically powerful northeast Native American confederacy in North America. Iroquois League. The Iroquois League was a group of six Native American tribes that formed an alliance for mutual defense and cooperation.

A historical region in North America where ancient civilization arose independently
Mesoamerica
A historical region in North America where ancient civilization arose independently. Mesoamerica. It is a region where advanced civilizations like the Maya and Aztecs developed long before European contact.

The Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco which he transformed into the Inca Empire
Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui
The Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco which he transformed into the Inca Empire. Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui was a powerful Inca ruler who expanded and organized the Inca Empire.

The largest and best-known great house in Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Pueblo Bonito
The largest and best-known great house in Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Pueblo Bonito. It is an ancient multi-storied Ancestral Puebloan building that served as a cultural and political center over a thousand years ago.

An ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico
Teotihuacan
An ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico. Teotihuacan. Teotihuacan was a major city and cultural center in ancient Mexico, known for its impressive pyramids and mysterious origins.

A wealth that one party gives to another as a sign of respect, submission, or allegiance
Tribute
A wealth that one party gives to another as a sign of respect, submission, or allegiance. Tribute. In history, tribute is a payment or gift given by one nation or group to another as a sign of respect or to maintain peace and avoid conflict.

A highlands plateau in central Mexico which was a centre for few pre-Columbian civilizations
Valley of Mexico
A highlands plateau in central Mexico which was a centre for few pre-Columbian civilizations. Valley of Mexico. The Valley of Mexico is an area where ancient societies, including the Aztecs, built powerful civilizations and cities like Tenochtitln.