Geographic Features
Andes Mountains, Amazon Jungle, and coastal desert
Negative Geographic Features of the Inca
Developed a number system to track time and planetary movement
Maya
A record keeping system used by the Inca that consisted of knotted strings
Quipu
A major part of Aztec religious practices to honor their gods
Human Sacrifice
A Mesoamerican civilization known for advancements in astronomy, mathematics, and a unique number system.
Maya Civilization
Built on an island with limited farmland
Negative geographic features of the Aztec
Built an extensive road network to connect the empire
Inca
Floating gardens used by the Aztecs for farming
Chinampas
The Maya writing system that used symbols to represent sounds and words
Hieroglyphics
A South American civilization located in the Andes mountains, known for its vast road network and terracing agriculture.
Inca Civilization
Limited access to water, rugged terrain, and tropical climate
Negative geographic features of the Maya
Constructed causeways and canals for transportation and trade
Aztec
A farming technique used by the Inca to grow crops on mountains
Terracing
Famous Inca city built high in the Andes Mountains
Machu Picchu
Aztec Civilization
Raised roads built by the Aztecs to connect their city to the mainland
Causeways