Aztec:
Originated in a nomadic tribe from Northern Mexico, where exactly is unknown, they built large complex settlements after they saw an eagle land on a cactus, they dried the land in order to make gardens, and they constructed artificial islands. Also they had a calendar which they created by using Astronomy. Practiced Agriculture and sacrifice to please the gods.
Maya:
Mayans were centered in modern day Guatemala, or Meso-America. Mayans built their city entirely out of stone, were polytheistic, and practiced agriculture. They had major developments in Mathematics and Astronomy and had great architecture skills and buildings.Sacrificed to please gods.
Inca:
The Incas appeared in the Andes region (South Eastern Peru). Had a centralized religion and language and lived in a very mountainous region.
Vocab:Calendar: A tool used to measure time
Astronomy: The study of stars Meso-America: Term used to describe Mexico and Central America Mathematics: The abstract science of number Polytheistic: Belief in many gods. |
Objectives:1. Identify the location, rise and fall of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations
2. Use evidence to support the claim “A study of Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations shows that complex and advanced societies existed in Latin America prior to the arrival of Europeans.” 3. Explain the purpose of human sacrifice in pre-Columbian civilizations |