azrec- Conquered by cortez which they believed to be there god quetzalcoatl
- conquered in the early 16th centrey
- Religion: polytheistic, human offereing or sacrifice very popular
-montezuma II was the leader of the Artecs when this occurrred
- very unique agriculture- chinampas
- would use the volcanic rock called obsidian with there weaponry
- 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 there capital
- There classic period was from mid 3rd century to very early 10th century
- religion: polytheistic and human sacrifices were common
- there collapsed is still not officially known but very recent researed would suggest that it was due to 200 year drought
Known for there calendar
- popol Vuh us there book of creation
- Key buildings: Great ball court, temple of the Jaguars, Temple of the Magican, El castillo
-Known for there calendar
- Popol Vuh is there book of creation
- Key Building- Great ball court, Temple of the Jaguars, Temple of the Magican, El castillo
Incan-
Cusco is there capital
no real writing system
quipo was used for both math and reading
polytheistic religion, human sacrifice was uncommon
-created a ReAD system consistiING OF AROUND 18K TO 25k miles
Conquered by the Pizarro and spanish in the mid to late 16th century
- massice civil war berween brothers was occutting at this time
small pox was being spread
pizarro had less than 200 men
key buildin- temple hill
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