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[4th LizzK]

• Presentations of Blogs.
• Notes
  1. MIA and Spanish
• • Aztec
    • Conquered by Cortez which hey believed to be their god Quetzalcoatl.
    • Conquered in the early 16th century.
    • Religion: Polytheistic, human offering, or sacrifice very popular.
    • Montezuma II was the leader of the Aztecs when Cortez arrived.
    • Very unique agriculture - Chinampas (Shallow floating islands they used for farming.)
    • Would use the volcanic rock called Obsidian with their weaponry.
    • Their capital city was Tenochtitlan.
    • Number system based on twenties.
    • Key buildings: Templo Mayor, Saint Cecilia Acatitlan, Great Pyramid of Cholula, Temples of the Sun and Moon. 
  • Mayans
    
    • Tikal was their capital.
    • Their classic period was from mid 3rd Century to very early 10th century.
    • Religion: polytheistic and humans sacrifices were common.
    • Their collapse is still not officially known, but very recent research would suggest that it was due to a 200 year drought.
    • Known for their Calendar.
    • Popol Vuh is their book of creation.
      • Playing games with demons, yee haw.
      • Road to El Dorado ball game is the game in question. Duh.
    • Key buildings: Great Ball Court, Temple of the Jaguars, Temple of the Magican, El Castillo.
  • Incan
    • Cuzco is their capital.
    • No real writing system.
    • Quipo (u) was used for both math and reading.
    • Polytheistic religion, human sacrifice was uncommon.
    • Created a road system consisting of around 18k to 25k miles.
    • Conquered by the Pizarro and Spanish in id to late 16th century.
    • Massive civil war between brothers was occurring at the time.
    • Small pox was being spread.
    • Pizarro had less than 200 men.
    • Key buildings: Temple Hill.
  • In your groups
    • Tell me why the Spanish thought it was fine to attack and conquer the Aztecs and Incans.