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AP World L. America
Question | Answer |
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Olmecs | Developed in Mexico Urban society supported by surpluses of corn beans and squash Irrigation techniques NO MAJOR RIVER |
Chavin | Developed in the Andes Mostly agricultural but had access to the coast DID NOT DEVELOP ALONG A RIVER |
Mayan: Location and Dates | Southern Mexico and Central America 300 B.C.E. to 800 C.E. No one knows what caused the Mayans to abandon their civilization |
Mayan: Culture and Political Make UP | Collection of united city-states Tikal was political center Gods maintain the agricultural cycles in exchange for sacrifice and rituals Constantly acquiring slaves |
Mayan: Achievements | Hieroglyphics Tiered temple at Chichen Itza Accurate calendar Number system including zero |
Tenochtitlan | Modern-day Mexico City Built by Aztecs upon their arrival in Mexico in the 1200's |
Aztecs | Modern-Day Mexico Expansionist with professional army Tribute empire Trade flourished Military's job is to obtain victims for human sacrifice |
Incas | Andes Mountains in Peru Professional army, unified language, infrastructure, bureaucracy Large cities i.e. Cuzco Human sacrifice in small numbers & mummified leaders Used quipu |