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SSWH8 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the development of societies in Central and South America.

a. Explain the rise and fall of the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca empires.

Olmec (1200-400 BC) One of the earliest civilization in the Americas Settled along rivers with good soil for agriculture Farming led to the development of towns The Empire ended due to changes in the soil which led to under production of crops

Olmec Know for their creation of colossal stone heads of their rulers

Mayan (200B.C-900 A.D.) The Mayan were influenced by the Omlec They built independent cities linked by trade and military alliances War between the city-states, disruption of trade, and over farming may have caused the down fall of the Mayan

Aztec Empire (1400-1521 A.D.) Came as nomads and settled in central Mexico near lakes with fertile soil Formed alliances, built cities: The Capital had a population of 200-400,000 people The arrival of Cortes (Spanish) spelled the end of the Aztec Empire)

Inca (1460-1532) Settled in a fertile valley , and then proceed to conquer the western coast of South America Established empire through military and diplomatic means During an Incan civil war, Pizarro (Spanish) was able to defeat the splintered empire

b. Compare the culture of the Americas; include government, economy, religion, and the arts of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas.

Government Mayans Independent city-states ruled by a king/priest. Power gained through hereditary means. Aztecs Had a central emperor with regional rulers who paid tribute to the emperor. Incas Led by a king with the empire divided into units. All towns were connected to the capital by roads. Citizens expected to work a certain number of days for the state

Economy Mayans Based on agriculture and trade (salt, feathers, jade) Aztecs Based on agriculture and trade. Goods paid as tributes from conquered peoples. Incas Based on trade and self-sufficient farming

Religion Mayans Central to Mayan life. Worshiped multiple gods. Some human sacrifice-mainly worshiped through prayer and assorted offerings. Aztecs Central to Aztec life. Worshiped multiple gods. Large scale human sacrifice to the Sun God. Incas Ancestor worship with human sacrifice on special occasions

Arts Mayans Developed a religious calendar based on astronomy and an advanced writing system. Carved jade, built pyramids. Aztecs Developed a calendar similar to the Mayans. Built pyramids. Paintings and pottery were usually religious or war based in theme. Incas Worked metal, pottery and cloth