Mesoamerica Aztec Inca Maya Yucatan peninsula, rain forest Location Order them (first to last, 3 1 to 3) Trade and agriculture based Economy Tribute from conquered people Polytheistic Religion Used prisoners for sacrifices Chinampas raised fields – Floating city Writing Achievements Advanced mathematics Gold Fierce warriors Major city Chichen Itza Method of agriculture Tied to their religion Ruled by Emperor Emperor had absolute power Conquered by Cortes and Gold and silver Groups of city-states ruled by Other characteristics conquistadors kings Represented by Tenochtitlan Represented by Chichen Itza
Mesoamerica Aztec Inca Maya Location Yucatan peninsula, rain forest Order them (first to last, 1 to 3) 3 Economy Trade and agriculture based Tribute from conquered people Religion Polytheistic Used prisoners for sacrifices Achievements Chinampas – raised fields Floating city Writing Advanced mathematics Gold Fierce warriors Major city Chichen Itza Method of agriculture Tied to their religion Other characteristics Ruled by Emperor Conquered by Cortes and conquistadors Represented by Tenochtitlan Emperor had absolute power Gold and silver Groups of city-states ruled by kings Represented by Chichen Itza
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