Civilizations of Middle America LEARNING TARGETS

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1 Civilizations of Middle America LEARNING TARGETS I can find out what Mayan civilization was like Learn and explain how the Aztecs built their empire Show what kind of society they created Explain what Incan civilization was like Discuss how the Incas created their empire

2 Vocabulary Sect. 1-2 Glyphs Maize Tenochtitlan Aqueduct Quipu Census Cuzco Topa Inca Subsistence Tribute Chinampas

3 MAYANS A. Pok-ta-tok was a game similar to

4 B. The Mayan civilization thrived from about to MAYANS

5 MAYANS A. Maya culture is remembered for their achievements in astronomy, arts, & mathematics

6 Mayan Calendar are used for writing records

7 C. was the most important crop, D. The Mayas created a number system that used. Why is this number important?

8 Mayan PRIESTS For each god there were special ceremonies The corn god (left) and the rain god, Chac. Drawing from the Madrid Codex (Codex Tro- Cortesianus), one of the Mayan sacred books. In the Museo de América, Madrid.

9 AZTEC EMPIRE was the central (or capital) city. The capital was connected to other cities by.

10 Building the Aztec Empire

11 Building the Aztec Empire What is Tribute? Tribute could be paid in

12 Farming, Culture and Religion Early Aztecs were the Mexicas (ME-hee-kahs) Most of the people were.

13 3 classes in Aztec society,, and were at the top of the Society Pochtecas were, but acted as for the Aztec Empire Commoners were organized into Groups of Clans were

14 Farming, Culture and Religion Now take those notes and in a few paragraphs, using a topic sentence, describe (compare and contrast), the different roles and positions in Aztec society. Provide examples to support your descriptions.

15 Farming, Culture and Religion Aztecs created floating gardens called. How did the planting of willow trees make the chinampas more stable?

16 Farming, Culture and Religion What took place in the Aztec temples? Why did the Aztec priests do this?

17 Farming, Culture and Religion Aztecs had many gods Were at constant war

18 AZTEC WARFARE What was the main purpose of Aztec wars? A picture taken from the Codex Mendoza, created by native scribes for the Spanish in , showing a ritual Aztec sacrifice

19 RELIGIOUS CYCLES The world was created and destroyed several times. had the most power in Aztec society.

20 Aztec Doctors Made medicines from They used these plant medicines to * * * *

21 The INCAS: People of the Sun settled in which became their capital, became emperor and expanded the empire until it was 2,500 miles long.

22 Government and Records The emperor, chose to govern each province Each noble conducted a so people could be taxed. Did not have a Used to record information

23 Roads, Bridges, and Aqueducts Built more than 14,000 miles of Roads were built for,, and

24 Roads, Bridges, and Aqueducts Built canals and aqueducts for An aqueduct is. Andinas or Agricultural Terraces near the town of Písac

25 Incan Buildings Master builders with stone without using

26 Machu Pichu in Peru most famous Incan ruin Incan Buildings

27 Incan Religion Like Aztecs and Mayans, Incas worshipped many gods and practiced human sacrifices Incas called themselves The sun god,, was their most important god Gold was called the Sweat of the gods. Incan gold sun mask Inti

28 Incan Civilization Most Incan descendants, called the Quechua, today live in Peru. Only grow enough food for their families. This is called farming