Chapter 16 - The Early Americas Flashcards
1
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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.
2
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Maya
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250-900 AD.
Central America. Grew Corn. Studied the sky. Polythestic.
3
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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.