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The BiG idea The Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas: Developed agriculture that could support large populations Placed great importance on religion Formed governments that ruled large empires Had advanced knowledge in areas such as agriculture, engineering, and architecture

Mesoamerica Outcome: The Mayas

The Mayas Environment S. Mexico Yucatan Peninsula Steamy jungles Cool mountains

Yucatan by satellite

Maya Cities

The Mayas Cities Tikal Palenque Chichen Itza

Tikal

Chichen Itza

Palenque

The Mayas Lang/Writing Most advanced writing system in Americas 800 glyphs Codex- records (only 3 exist today)

Mayan Glyphs

The Mayas Cities were linked by trade: Economy Cities were linked by trade: Salt, flint, feathers, shells, & honey Jade ornaments Cacao beans used as currency

The Mayas Gov’t Rule by god-kings (theocracy) Had city-states Dynasties were important Noble class near the top

The Mayas Religion Polytheistic Blood offerings Human sacrifice

Human Sacrifice

The Mayas Achievements Calendar System .002% short of our calendar 2012?? Temple IV 212 feet high No iron tools or wheels

The Mayas

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