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Aztecs
A member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes (plural)
Cactus
Any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World
Lake
A body of water surrounded by land
City
A large and densely populated urban area
Tribes
A social division of people (plural)
Sacrifice
The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure
Eagle
Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong
Gods
The creator and ruler worshipped in many faiths (plural)
Temples
Place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity (plural)
Religion
System of faith and worship
Canoes
Small and light boat (plural)
Empire
The domain ruled by an emperor or empress
Emperor
The male ruler of an empire
Palace
The governing group of a kingdom

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