1. The Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas
The Americas

2. Mayans Political/Economic Dynasty 50 major cities Trade-Cacao
Farming- Slash and burn
Social/Religion
Polytheistic
-good/bad
-N,S,E,W
-Calendar system
-Sacrafice
Growing population
Advance writing
Ball Court
People/
Accomplishments
Popol Vuh- book about creation
Decline-
-mystery??

3. Aztecs Political/Economic Nomadic/warring people Military conquest
Farming/Trade
-Floating Gardens
-Tenochititian (city)
Social/Religion
Polytheistic
-Sun God
-Sacrifices
-Major Festivals
People/
Accomplishments
Montezuma II
-decline of the Aztecs
-asked for more tributes
-Spanish arrive

4. Incas Dynasty’s -similar to a modern state War like- but with a twist
Political/Economic
Dynasty’s
-similar to a modern state
War like- but with a twist
Farming
Social/Religion
Polytheistic
Sun god
-Mamakuna
-sacrifice
Quecha
-Unifying language
Ayllu
-community cooperation
Mita- labor tribute
People/
Accomplishments
Largest empire
Pachacuti-
Empire grew
Nice to the people they conquered