M.I.A and Spanish
Aztecs
- conquered by Cortez which they believed was to be their god Quetzalcoatl
- conquered in early 16th century
- religion: polytheistic, human offering or sacrifice very popular
- Montezuma II was the leader of the Aztecs when this occurred
- very unique argiculture-chinampas
- would use the volcanic rocks called obsidian with their weaponry
- the capital city was Tenochtitlan
- Number system was 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 third century to very early 10th century
- Religion- polytheistic and human sacrifices were popular
- Their collapse is still not known but very recent research said it was from a drought
- Known for their calender
- Popul Vuh is their book of creation
- Key buildings- Great Ball court, temple of the Jaguars, Temple of the Magican, El Castillo
Incan
- Cuzco was their capital
- NO real writing system
- Quipo was used for both math and reading
- Polytheistic religion- human sacrifice was uncommon
- Created road system consisting of 18 thousand to 25 thousand miles
- Conquered by Pizarro and Spanish in the mid to late 16th century
- Massive civil war between two brothers was occurring
- Small Pox was being spread
- Pizarro had less than 200 men
- Key buildings- Temple hill
tell me whay the spanish thought it is fine to attack and conquer the Aztecs and Incans
1. It was land that they could take- expanding
2. a lot of treasure that could be taken
3. said they were savages
4. spread catholisism
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