| A | B |
| wetland | area of very moist soil, such as a swamp |
| biome | place that has a distinct climate and specific types of plants and animals |
| scrub land | area of low-growing vegetation |
| archhipelago | group of islands |
| quipu | rope with various lengths and colors of cords |
| Manco Capac | founder of the Inca dynasty who led the Inca to settle in Cazco. |
| Inca Viracocha | Incan ruler who fled his empire in 1438 because he thought it would be defeated by the Chancas. |
| Pachacuti | Incan emperor and son of Inca Viracocha who defeated the Chancas and extended his empire. |
| Topa Inca | Inca ruler and son of Pachacuti who doubled the size of the empire. |
| Francisco Pizarro | Spanish conquistador who defeated the Incas. |