M.I.A. and Spanish
Aztec
- Conquered by Cortez which they 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 this occurred.
- Very unique agriculture- Chinampas
- 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 human 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
- Key buildings: Great ball Court, Temple of the Jaguars, Temple of the Magician, El Castillo
Inca
- 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 the mid to late 16th century
- Massive civil war between brothers was occurring at this time
- small pox was being spread
- Pizarro had less than 200 men
- Key buildings: Temple Hill
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