PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations emerged in South America, Central America, and Mexico.
Advancements of the Empires
- Calendars
- Mathmatics
- Writing/record keeping
Location: Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize (rainforests)
Government: groups of city-states ruled by kings
Economy: based on agricultural trade
Religion: polytheistic; built pyramids for their gods/worship
Major Landmark: Chichen Itza
Location: Central Mexico (mostly desert valley)
Economy: agricultural tribute from conquered people (basically taxes)
Religion: Polytheistic (built pyramids; held ritual sacrifices)
Major Landmark: Tenochtitlan
Location: Andes Mountains in South America (mostly Peru)
Economy: "High-Altitude" agriculture (potatoes, quinoa, Alpacas, llamas, etc.)
Fun Fact: Incans were completely isolated from other societies. Their agriculture are culture was completely unique, and they had no money system
Major Landmark: Machu Picchu
