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- look up 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 3 classes in Aztec society research day,, and were at the top of the Society - Describe their lifestyle and roles Pochtecas were, but acted as for the Aztec Empire - Describe their role and responsibilities Commoners were organized into Groups of Clans were - Describe their duties in the Aztec Empire

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

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

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

16 AZTEC WARFARE What was the main purpose of Aztec wars?

18 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 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. one page at least

21 Aztec Doctors Made medicines from

22 They used these plant medicines to * * * *

23 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.

Incas did not have a Used to record information.

24 Government and Records The emperor, chose to govern each province Each noble conducted a so people could be taxed. Incas did not have a Used to record information. Colors representing a different item and size knots representing distances

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

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

27 Incan Buildings Master builders with stone without using

28 Incan Buildings Machu Pichu in Peru most famous Incan ruin

29 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

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

The Civilizations of America

The Civilizations of America advanced societies were developing in isolation in the Americas While classical civilizations were developing in the Mediterranean & Asia Text Title During the Neolithic Revolution,