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The Great Civilizations of Mesoamerica: Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas

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Explore the fascinating history of the three great civilizations of Mesoamerica: the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas. Delve into the intricacies of their polytheistic beliefs, advanced agricultural systems, and remarkable achievements in mathematics and astronomy. Discover how the Mayans calculated the solar year with astonishing precision, and learn about the decline of these civilizations due to factors such as war, trade disruptions, and disease. This overview sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of ancient Latin America, including significant cities like Tenochtitlan and Cuzco.

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The Great Civilizations of Mesoamerica: Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas

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  1. Chuck Norris Fact: “Chuck Norris can pee into gale force winds.”

  2. Mesoamerica Like America, but without the Meso

  3. The 3 Great Civilizations • Aztecs • Mayans • Inca • Note: Mesoamerica is what is now Latin America

  4. The Mayans Yucatan Peninsula

  5. No, you can’t have it…its Mayan! • What is now the southern tip of Mexico • Independent cities built on agriculture and trade • Polytheistic • Used a writing system known as Glyphs

  6. Most Astonishing Fact • The Mayans had very skilled mathematicians and astronomers • They calculated the solar year at 365.2420days per year…only .0002 of a day too short

  7. Speaking of the Mayan Calendar… • The calendar ends on December 21, 2012 • Some believe that will bring the end of the world • Bummer…

  8. What’s Mayan is Yours • Theories of the decline include war, disrupted trade, agricultural problems and disease, but no one knows for sure what happened

  9. The Aztecs

  10. The Aztecs I got dibs on the left ventricle • Aztecs establish Tenochtitlan…which is now Mexico City • The Triple Alliance gives the Aztecs supreme power in Central Mexico • Aztecs conquer neighboring tribes and demand tribute • Trade also brings wealth to the Aztec Empire

  11. Aztec Religion • Polytheistic • The Sun God was the most important…and he liked blood • Quetzalcoatl…the feathered serpent godwas important too

  12. The Inca

  13. The Emperor’s New Groove • Inca establish their kingdom in the Valley of Cuzco • Modern day Peru • Pachacuti was the great Inca ruler who turned the Inca into an empire

  14. All Roads Lead to Cuzco • Organized government to cover the vast territory • Vast road systems for travel and trade • Conquered areas get a makeover • All citizens had to give mita

  15. Did You Feed Tina? • Llamas were very important in Inca culture • provided travel, food, clothing and sacrifice

  16. Strange, but True The Inca never developed a writing system

  17. Inca Religion • Polytheistic • Worshipped fewer gods than the Mayans and Aztecs • Both men and women could devote their lives to religious service

  18. What Happened to these Groups? You gotta keep your pimp hand strong

  19. Moment of Zen

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