Latin America History
Ancient Civilizations Aztec Inca Mayans
Aztec Tenochtitlan (city on lake) Chinampas (floating farms) Class system
Aztec
Mayans Terraces, Courts and Temples Priests and nobles ruled Mathematics Calendar Glyphs on temple walls
Mayans
Inca Cuzco (Capital) Hierarchical Skilled engineers Quipu (record keeping) Silver and Gold
Inca
European Exploration Christopher Columbus
Conquest of Aztecs and Mayans Conquistador Hernan Cortez Viceroy (governor)
Conquest of Aztecs and Mayans
Conquest of the Incans Francisco Pizarro Easier due to roads Great wealth
Conquest of the Incans
Empires in the Caribbean Spanish English French Dutch
Religion Spanish brought Catholicism
Colombian Exchange Exchange of Plants and Animals Disease also swapped
Colombian Exchange Exchange of Plants and Animals Disease also swapped
Pirates Nassau (pirate republic) James Hornigold Edward Teach (Blackbeard)
Pirates
Pirates Nassau (pirate republic) James Hornigold Edward Teach (Blackbeard)
Haiti Slave Revolt Successful slave revolt Overthrew French Toussaint Louverture
Haiti Slave Revolt
Brazil Portuguese Brought Slave