Aztec Vocabulary Crossword

A member of the indigenous people dominant in Mexico before the Spanish conquest of the 16th century.
An artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley.
Artificial islands created by interweaving fences. “Floating gardens”
An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
An ancient manuscript text book form.
School for the sons of the Aztec nobility. Would receive rigorous religious and military training.
Designation of an organization unit below the level of altepetl.
A conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one’s own culture.
A grant by the Spanish Crown to a colonist in America conferring the right to demand tribute and forced labour from the Indian inhabitants of an area.
A system, or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
An event regarded as a portent of good or evil.
The belief in or worship of more than one god.
A school for the children of Aztec commoners.
Nahua altepetl located on an island in Lake Texcoco.
An agreement between Spain and Portugal aimed at settling conflicts over lands newly discovered or explored by Christopher Columbu
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect or admiration.