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Ancient Civilizations of Maya, Aztec, and Inca

Discover the rich history and cultural achievements of Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Explore their advancements in calendar-making, trade, writing systems, and governance. Learn about their religious practices, architectural marvels, conquests, and contact with Spanish conquistadors. Uncover the factors that led to their decline and the legacy they left behind.

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Ancient Civilizations of Maya, Aztec, and Inca

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  1. Maya Aztec • Sacrificed • captives for the Gods. • Developed a • calendar. • Kept a written history. • Controlled trade. • Built observatories. • Developed a calendar. • Developed a writing and number system. • Wrote history in the Popol- Vuh • Many factors • contribute to • decline. • Largest empire in Meso- • America. • Chinampas: Floating gardens. • Wrote history in the Codex. • Developed a calendar and • writing system. • * Conquered by Spanish • conquistador Hernan • Cortes. • Worshipped many gods • (Sun God). • Built large temples and pyramids. • Made jewelry from gold and • weapons from obsidian. • *Harvested Maize. • *Social classes. • Both • conquered • by Spanish • conquistadors. • Thousands die • due to small-pox • epidemic. • Terrace • Farming • Settled in the Andes Mountains. • Government officials gave people • goods through the labor tax system (Mita). • Sacrificed animals instead of people. • Have no written language. Use Quipu. • Conquered by Francisco Pizzaro. Inca

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