MIA and Spanish Notes:
Aztec:
- conquered by Cortez which they believed to be their got 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 collapsed is still not officially known but very recent research would suggest that it was due to a 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
Inca:
- 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 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
tell why the Spanish thought it is fine to attack and conquer the Aztecs and Incans
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