Chapter 16 - The Early Americas Flashcards

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Where were the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations located?

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In Mesoamerica (Southern Mexico & Central America) and South America.

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Maya

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250-900 AD.

Central America. Grew Corn. Studied the sky. Polythestic.

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Aztec

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Made strong by wars. Taken over by Spanish conquistador HERNAN CORTEZ. Southern Mexico.

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Incas

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Strong central government. Western South America. Taken over by Spanish conquistador FRANCISCO PIZARRO.

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