1. Maya Aztec Inca Sacrificed Built observatories. captives for the Gods.
Developed a
calendar.
Kept a written history.
Controlled trade.
Built observatories.
Developed a calendar.
Developed a writing and number system.
Wrote history in the Popol- Vuh
Many factors
contribute to
decline.
Largest empire in Meso-
America.
Chinampas: Floating gardens.
Wrote history in the Codex.
Developed a calendar and
writing system.
* Conquered by Spanish
conquistador Hernan
Cortes.
Worshipped many gods
(Sun God).
Built large temples and pyramids.
Made jewelry from gold and
weapons from obsidian.
*Harvested Maize.
*Social classes.
Both
conquered
by Spanish
conquistadors.
Thousands die
due to small-pox
epidemic.
Terrace
Farming
Settled in the Andes Mountains.
Government officials gave people
goods through the labor tax system (Mita).
Sacrificed animals instead of people.
Have no written language. Use Quipu.
Conquered by Francisco Pizzaro.
Inca

2. Maya
Aztec
Inca