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[5thMarea]

MIA and Spanish

1.         I.            Aztec
   1. Conquered by Cortez which they believed to be their god Quetzalcoatl
   2. Conquered in the early 16^th century
   3.  Religion: polytheistic, human offering or sacrifice very popular
   4.  Montezuma II was the leader of the Aztecs when this occurred
   5. Very unique agriculture- Chinampas
   6. Would use the volcanic rock called obsidian with their weaponry
   7. Their capital city was Tenochtitlan
   8. Number system based on twenties
   9. Key buildings: Temple Mayor, Saint Cecilia, Actitlan, Great Pyramid of Cholula, Temples of the Sun and Moon
2.       II.            Mayans
   1. Tikal was their capital
   2. Their classic period was from mid 3^rd century to very early 10^th centrury
   3. Religion: polytheistic and human sacrifices were common
   4. Their collapsed is still no officially known but very recent research would suggest that it was due to a 200 year drought
   5. Known for their calendar
   6. Popol Vuh is their book of creation
   7. Key buildings: Great Ball Court, Temple of the Jaguars, Temple of the Magican, El Castillo
3.     III.            Incan
   1. Cuzco is their capital
   2. Nor real writing system
   3. Quipo(u) was used for both math and reading
   4. Polytheistic religion, human sacrifice was uncommon
   5. Created a road system consisting of around 18 miles to 25 miles
   6. Conquered by the Pizarro and Spanish in the mid to late 16^th century
   7. Massive civil war between brothers was occurring at this time
   8. Small pox was being spread
   9. Pizarro had less than 200 men
   10. Key buildings: Temple Hill

Extra Credit:

Tell me why the Spanish thought is is fine to attack and conquer the aztecs and Incans