Mita- A form of mandatory Inca community service. Somewhat of a replacement for taxes.
Ayllu- Term used for the high-up villages in the Andes in South America. Incas.
Quipo- The only known system of recording communication from the Inca Empire. Knot system.
Glyph- element of writing, individual mark on written medium.
Popol Vuh- collected narratives of Mayan subjects.
Codex- Folding books from pre-Columbia from civilization.
Chinampas- Aztec, Agricultural island.
Odoodem- Native American totem pole.
Potlatch- Native Americans, Potluck.
Key Buildings- Temple of Mayor, Great Pyramid of Cholula,
Saint Cecilia Acatitlan- 60k plus people sacrificed.
Temples of the Sun and Moon- Aztec, Sacrificing.
Great Ball Court- Mayans, right by Temple of the Jaguars.
Pyramid of the Magician- Dwarf was born from egg made it in one night. Mayans.
Classical period from the 3rd to 10th century. Mayans first.
Mayans- Popol Vuh is the book of creation
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