BOTH SS6H1a Aztec Civilization Inca Civilization – Aztecs & Location & Southern Mexico between 2 oceans. (= Within Latin America. Mountains & along South Physical winds) Mostly in mountainous regions. America’s coast. Geography Tropical climate. Lots of water (lakes, Limited arable land was available. Highland climates with cool temps. swamps, & rivers). Empire & riches hidden/ kept secret Capital—Tenochtitlan (Mexico City now) Capital- Machu Picchu, Peru Huge elaborate buildings out for all to see. Leadership/ Government Society Structure Religion/ Beliefs Economics & Trade
SS6H1a – Aztecs & Aztec Civilization BOTH Inca Civilization Location & Physical Geography Southern Mexico between 2 oceans. (= winds) Tropical climate. Lots of water (lakes, swamps, & rivers). Capital—Tenochtitlan (Mexico City now) Huge elaborate buildings out for all to see. Within Latin America. Mostly in mountainous regions. Limited arable land was available. Mountains & along South America’s coast. Highland climates with cool temps. Empire & riches hidden/ kept secret Capital- Machu Picchu, Peru Leadership/ Government Society Structure Religion/ Beliefs Economics & Trade