indigenous – adj. produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region or environment

conquest – n. the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force

Mesoamerican – n. relating to or characteristic of the region of the southern part of North America or its inhabitants.

cacao – n. the dried seeds of a tropical tree that are used to make cocoa and chocolate

conquistador – n. a leader in the Spanish conquests of America, Mexico, and Peru in the 16th century

charcoal – n. a hard black material that is made by burning wood with a small amount of air

cure – v. to change something through a chemical or physical process so that it can be preserved for a long time