aztec
conquered by cortez which they believed to be their god Quetzacoatl
conquered in the early 16th century
religion: polytheistic, human offering or sacrifice was very popular
montezuma the second was the leader of the aztecs when this occured
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
tikal was their capital
mayan- known for their calender
popol vuh is their book of creation
key buildings: great ball court, temple of the jaquars, temple of the magican, el castillo
incan- cuzco is their capital
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