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American Civilizations
Mayan
Aztec
Incan
Mayan Civilization
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Located in the Mexican and
Central American rain forest.
Mayan Civilization
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City of Chichen Itza best represents the Maya.
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Consisted of a group of city-states ruled by a
king.
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Economy was based on agriculture and trade.
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They were polytheistic, and built large pyramid
shaped temples.
Pyramid at Chichen Itza
Aztec Civilization
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Located in the arid valley in central Mexico.
Aztec Civilization
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City of Tenochtitlan best
represents the Aztec.
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Ruled by an emperor.
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Economy was based on farming.
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Polytheistic religion was based
on warfare.
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Also built pyramid shaped temples.
City of Tenochtitlan
Incan Civilization
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Located in the Andes Mountains
of South America.
• Machu Picchu=major city.
Inca Civilization
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Ruled by an emperor.
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Economy was based on high-altitude agriculture.
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Polytheistic religion.
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Built large system of roads for mail and armies.
Achievements of Mayan, Aztec, and
Incan Civilizations
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Calendars
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Mathematics
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Writing system
Aztec Calendar