Mesoamerica Flashcards
Maya location
Yucatan Peninsula
Maya Achievements
*Number system
* 365 1/4 day calendar (for farming)
*Cities and Pyramids
Mayans believed in
Polytheistic and believed gods controlled nature
Mayans traded
*Corn (maize)
*Cotton
*cloth
*Jewelry
Aztec time
1200 - 1521 CE
Aztec location
Central Plateau of Mexico
The Aztecs were known for
Conquering
Aztec law code was
harsh
Aztec boys are educated in
Civics, history, religion, future war
Aztec girls are educated in
Civics, history, religion, homemaking
Aztecs were farming was in the form of
Chinampas
Quetzalcoatl
Chief Aztec god, believed to have aided in creation, and will return to Earth in human form
Moctezuma
Aztec Emperor hesitates to fight Spanish conquistador, Hernando Cortes who was believed to be Quetzalcoatl
Inca lasted between
1200 - 1535 CE
Inca location
Andes Mountains
Inca had a population of
9+ million people which led to Terrace farming needed to fed the people
Inca had developed large
Irrigation systems
Inca were developed in _____ surgery
Brain
The Incas had Chasquis which are
Messengers which would travel over 200 miles a day
Inca were conquered by Spanish Conquistador :
Francisco Pizarro in 15335
The Inca got destroyed because of
Superior Weaponry and disease
