M.I.A. and the Spanish
Aztec
conquered by Cortez they thought he was a god
Conquered in 16th century
Montezuma II was their leader at this time
capital was Tenochtitlan
Chinampas- unique agriculture system
Mayans
Tikal was capital
3rd-10th century
collapse is unknown
known for calendar
popol vuh their book of creation
Incan
Cuzco the capital
no writing
made road system 18k to 25k miles long
conquered by Pizarro in 16th century
massive civil war between brothers was occurring at this time
small pox was spreading
Extra Credit
1. thought they were savages
2. spread catholic religion
3. to get gold
4.the Aztecs were at mercy of Spanish
5.
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