The aztecs, incans, and mayans Flashcards
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The Aztec Empire in Mesoamerica 1430 CE to 1520 CE
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- Huge Mesoamerican Empire founded by the Mexica in 1430 CE
- Capital: Tenochtitlan, an island city noted for its beauty and advanced engineering
- Complex agriculture (chinampas), record-keeping, and religion
- Advanced education and high standards of hygiene - War-focused, extensive conquests, widespread slavery, and human sacrifice
- Neighboring tribes paid tribute - Conquered by Hernan Cortes in 1520 CE
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The Mayans, Incans, and Aztecs
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- Huge Mesoamerican Empire (modern-day Mexico) founded by the Mexica people in 1430 CE
- Capital city: Tenochtitlan, built on an island in a lake, renowned for its beauty and advanced engineering
- Developed complex agricultural systems like chinampas, sophisticated record-keeping, and complex religions
- Advanced education system and high standards of personal hygiene
- War-focused society with extensive conquests, widespread use of slavery, and human sacrifice
- Neighboring tribes paid tribute to the Aztecs
- Conquered by Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes in 1520 CE
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