1. Bellringer
Where did homo sapiens first appear?

2. Agenda Homework quiz Northern Renaissance wrap-up Americas Geography
The Maya
Aztecs and Inca review
Otto the Great

3. Objectives
Students will be able to… 68. Compare and contrast the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations.

4. Geography

5. Coming to America

6. Objective #68
Mayan Civilization G R A P E S

7. Mayan Civilization G
Mexico and Central America R A P E S

8. Mayan Civilization G
Mexico and Central America
Rainforests R A P E S

9. Mayan Civilization G R A P E S Mexico and Central America Rainforests
Polytheistic
Worship at pyramid temples A P E S

10. Mayan Civilization G R A P E S Mexico and Central America Rainforests
Polytheistic
Worship at pyramid temples A
Written language P E S

11. Mayan Civilization G R A P E S Mathematics and science (astronomy
Mexico and Central America
Rainforests R
Polytheistic
Worship at pyramid temples A
Written language
Calendar P E S
Mathematics and science (astronomy
Help maintain calendar of religious rituals

12. Mayan Civilization G R A P E S Mexico and Central America Rainforests
Polytheistic
Worship at pyramid temples A
Written language
Calendar
Math and science (astronomy) P E S

13. Mayan Civilization G R A P E S
Mexico and Central America
Rainforests R
Polytheistic
Worship at pyramid temples A
Written language
Calendar
Math and science (astronomy) P
City-states
Kings E S
Cities traded local products and resources
Agriculture-based society
Slash-and-burn and advanced farming techniques

14. Mayan Civilization G R A P E S King Nobles (priests and warriors)
Mexico and Central America
Rainforests R
Polytheistic
Worship at pyramid temples A
Written language
Calendar
Math and science (astronomy) P
City-states
Kings E
Agriculture
Trade S
King
Nobles (priests and warriors)
Merchants and artisans
Peasants

15. Mayan Civilization G R A P E S Mexico and Central America Rainforests
Polytheistic
Worship at pyramid temples A
Written language
Calendar
Math and science (astronomy) P
City-states
Kings E
Agriculture
Trade S
Kings, priests and nobles, merchants and artisans, peasants

16. Chichén Itzá

17. GRAPES!
Aztecs
Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S

19. GRAPES!
Aztecs
Inca G R A
Calendar P E S G R A P E S

21. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god A
Calendar P E S G R A P E S

23. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god A
Calendar P E S G R A
Machu Picchu P E S

25. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god
Human sacrifice A
Calendar P E S G R A
Machu Picchu P E S

27. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P E S G R A
Machu Picchu P E S

28. Polytheism

29. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P E S G R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu P E S

31. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P E S G R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P E S

32. Agriculture!

33. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P E
Agriculture S G R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P E
Agriculture S

34. Terrace Farming

35. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P E
Agriculture S G R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P E
Agriculture (terrace farming) S

36. Tribute

37. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire E
Agriculture S G R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P
Tribute-based empire E
Agriculture (terrace farming) S

38. State-controlled economy

39. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire E
Agriculture S G R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P
Tribute-based empire E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S

41. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest) E
Agriculture S G R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P
Tribute-based empire E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S

43. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest) E
Agriculture S G
Andes mountains
South America (Peru) R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P
Tribute-based empire E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S

44. Emperor

45. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest)
Emperor E
Agriculture S G
Andes mountains
South America (Peru) R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P
Tribute-based empire
Emperor E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S

46. Tlatelolco

47. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest)
Emperor E
Agriculture
Tlatelolco (market – trade) S G
Andes mountains
South America (Peru) R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners) P
Tribute-based empire
Emperor E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S

48. Quipu

49. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest)
Emperor E
Agriculture
Tlatelolco (market – trade) S G
Andes mountains
South America (Peru) R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners)
Record keeping (quipu) P
Tribute-based empire
Emperor E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S

50. Montezuma

51. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest)
Emperor – Montezuma E
Agriculture
Tlatelolco (market – trade) S G
Andes mountains
South America (Peru) R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners)
Record keeping (quipu) P
Tribute-based empire
Emperor E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S

52. Ayllu

53. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest)
Emperor – Montezuma E
Agriculture
Tlatelolco (market – trade) S G
Andes mountains
South America (Peru) R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners)
Record keeping (quipu) P
Tribute-based empire
Emperor E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S
Ayllu (organized labor system)

54. Pachacuti

55. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest)
Emperor – Montezuma E
Agriculture
Tlatelolco (market – trade) S G
Andes mountains
South America (Peru) R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners)
Record keeping (quipu) P
Tribute-based empire
Emperor – Pachacuti E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S
Ayllu (organized labor system)

56. Nobles and slaves

57. GRAPES! Aztecs Inca G R A P E S G R A P E S Central Mexico
Arid (cactus!) R
Sun god (Polytheism)
Human sacrifice A
Calendar
Tenochtitlan P
Tribute-based empire (conquest)
Emperor – Montezuma E
Agriculture
Tlatelolco (market – trade) S
Noble class; slaves G
Andes mountains
South America (Peru) R
Polytheism A
Machu Picchu
Road system (chasquis = runners)
Record keeping (quipu) P
Tribute-based empire
Emperor – Pachacuti E
Agriculture (terrace farming)
State-controlled economy S
Ayllu (organized labor system)

58. Civilizations Fall Maya
Mysterious collapse, probably fighting each other which hurts agriculture, or over-farming destroyed the economy
Aztecs
Montezuma II makes enemies with demands
Invaded by Spanish (Hernan Cortez)
Inca
Sons divide the empire and fight about it
Invaded by Spanish (Francisco Pizzaro)

59. Essay Outline Compare and contrast the Aztec and Inca empires
Make sure you are using significant comparisons and contrasts
There should be a reason for them
Avoid “one is in Mexico and the other is in Peru”

60. Mr. Poth’s Rule of World History #10
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

61. THE END!