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How many months were in the Aztecs calendar. What was each month governed by
They developed an 18 month calendar. Each month was governed by a god.
What did the Aztecs sacrifice to their god.
They made human sacrifices to the gods. They usually choose Pow’s (prisoners of war)
What tax system did the Aztecs have
They had a heavy tax system
Who rules the Aztec kingdom
Emperors ruled the kingdom, ex. Montezuma
Where did the Incas live?
They lived along the 3,000 mile in the Western Coast of south America (it was the largest empire, specifically Peru)
What is the Capital City of the Incas
The Capital City is Cuzco in the Andes Mountains “Backbone of South America”
What was the emperor’s title in the incas
the title of emperor was Sapa Inca or Pachacuti
What were the Incas?
They were great builders, they were engineers (they built many roads)
What was the Inca’s offical language?
Their official language was Quechua (Keechua)
What is a Quipu?
string with knots used to keep records
What is the city of Machu Picchu?
was the religious center of the Incas. It was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
What were Terraaces?
wide flat steps of land cut out of the steep mountainside, its job was to bring water to the dry land.
What did the Incas use to treat Malaria
Quinine
Where does Quinine come from
comes from the bark of the Chinchona tree, that is found in the Andes Mts
what was malaria caused by
mosquitos in Africa, Asia, and South America
