1. Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Maya, Aztec, and Inca

2. Mayan civilization ca 300BC-900AD Located in the Mexican and Central American rain forests Represented by Chichén Itzá Groups of city-states ruled by kings Economy based on agriculture and trade Polytheistic religion: Pyramids

5. http://www.history.com/topics/maya

6. Aztec civilization ca 1200AD-1521AD Located in an arid valley in central Mexico Represented by Tenochtitlan Ruled by an emperor Economy based on agriculture and tribute from conquered peoples Polytheistic religion: Pyramids, rituals

8. Tenochtitlan

9. http://www.history.com/videos/the-aztecs

10. Inca Civilization ca 1100AD-1532AD Located in the Andes Mountains of South America Represented by Machu Picchu Ruled by an emperor Economy based on high-altitude agriculture Polytheistic religion Road system

12. Machu Picchu

13. http://www.history.com/shows/mankind-the-story-of-all-of- us/videos/mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us-rise-of-the-incas http://www.history.com/shows/mankind-the-story-of-all-of- us/videos/mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us-rise-of-the-incas

14. Achievements of Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Calendars Maya Calendar

15. Achievements of Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Aztec Calendar

16. Achievements of Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Inca Calendar

17. Achievements of Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Mathematics Mayan Number System

18. Achievements of Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Writing Mayan

19. Achievements of Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Aztec writing

20. Achievements of Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Inca record keeping system Quipu