Memory The Americas Versión en línea The Americas Vocabulary (CDHS) por Anthony Jones Tony quipu Skilled warrior and leader who founded the Inca Empire Tikal chinampas An ancient Mayan citadel in the rainforests of northern Guatemala. Hohokams The five nations, characterizing themselves as “the people of the longhouse" Indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Canada Olmecs Tenochtitlan First major civilization in Mexico Aztec Capital city People who lived in the Sonoran desert of southern Arizona Artificial islands made of earth. Known as floating gardens Inuits alloy Known as "Ancient Ones" Pachacuti Knotted strings used by Incan officials for record keeping To unite their empire, the Incas imposed their own language. This is its name. Anasazis Quechua Iroquois League To mix or blend one metal, or rock, with another