The Inca Word Search
A free The Inca word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the terms and ideas of a school subject, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: EMPEROR, ANDEAN, MACHU, PICCHU, CUZCO, QUIPU, TERRACE, COLONIAL, CONQUEST, INTI, SAPA, LLAMA.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
The Inca word list, defined
- EMPEROR /ˈɛmpərər/ — British & US (US often /ˈɛmpəɚ/) · noun
- A sovereign ruler of an empire, ranking above a king; also, a large orange-and-black butterfly (genus variously classified) and certain other animals named for their grandeur. Related: monarch, sovereign, ruler, king.
- QUIPU /kiːˈpuː/ · noun
- A quipu is a record-keeping device used by the Incas, consisting of a series of knotted strings that convey numerical and other information. Related: khipu, Inca record-keeping device.
- TERRACE /tɛrəs/ · noun
- A raised platform or structure, typically at the side of a building, often used for outdoor seating or recreation. A level area of land, especially one that is artificially created by cutting into a hillside. Related: veranda, balcony, piazza, patio.
- COLONIAL /kəˈloʊniəl/ · adjective
- Relating to, characteristic of, or existing as a colony or the practice of colonization. As a noun (chiefly American), it refers to a house built in a traditional colonial style, especially one dating from the colonial period of the eastern United States. Related: provincial, dependent, overseas, settler.
- CONQUEST /ˈkɒŋk.wɛst/ · noun
- The act or process of taking control of a country, people, or territory by force; also the successful overcoming of a problem, obstacle, or emotion. Related: subjugation, victory, triumph, overthrow.
- INTI /ɪnti/ · noun
- A type of Peruvian potato, also known as a 'baby potato'. Related: potato, tuber, spud, tuberose.
- LLAMA /ˈlɑːmə/ · noun
- A South American camelid, often domesticated, known for its distinctive appearance and soft wool. Llamas are closely related to alpacas and camels. Related: alpaca, guanaco, vicuña, camel.
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