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Empire in Central Mexico
Aztec
Picture Writing
Heiroglyphics
Raised Road
Causeway
Empire in South America
Inca
Raised structures that transport water to the cities and farmland
Aqueducts
Civilization in the Yucatan Penninsula and Guatamala made up of City-States
Maya
Cutting steps into mountainsides to farm
Terracing
Independent area, like Athens, Sparta and Tikal
City-State
Large area under the control of one person
Empire
Soldier, Adventurer, Conqueror
Conquistador
The Mayan society was ruled by these
Priests
The Mayan are known for developing highly accurate what?
Calendars
Where are the Mayan located?
Yucatan Peninsula
What recent movie depicts the Mayan civilization?
Apocalypto
Why did the Mayan disappear?
Not Sure What are some theories?
The Aztec were located here
Central Mexico
Who was at the top of the Aztec society?
The Emperor
What are the Aztecs most known for?
Human Sacrifice
This group was used for human sacrifice
Captured Enemy Soldiers
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortez
The Inca were located here
South America – West Coast
The Inca DID NOT have this
A written language
Who was at the top of the Inca society?
The Emperor
What is the major advancement the Inca are known for?
Roads
Who conquered the Inca?
Francisco Pizzarro
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