Aztec:
-conquered by cortez which they believed to be thir god Quetzalcoatl
-conqured in the early 16th century
-religion: polytheistic, human offering or sacrifice very popular
-Montezuma II was the leader of the Aztecs when this occurred
-very unique agriculture-Chinampas
-would use the volcanic rock called obsidian with their weaponry
-their capital city was Tenochtitilan
-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 thei capital
-their classic period was from mid 3rd century to very early 10th century
-Religion: polytheistic and huan sacrifices were common
-Their collapse is still not officially known but very recent research would suggest that it was due to 200 year drought
-known for their calender
-Popol Vuh is their book of creation
-Key buildings: Great Ball Court, Temple of the Jaguars, Temple of the Magician, El Castillo
Incan:
-Cuzco is their capital
-No real writing system
-Quipo 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 Pizarro and Spanish in the mid to late 16th century
-Massive civil war between brothers was occuring at this time
-small pox was being spread
-Pizarro had less than 200 men
-Key buildings: Temple Hill
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