Inca
What made the Inca different?
The didn't do human sacrifices
What were chinampas used for?
Agriculture
Classic Period in ancient America
A.D. 1 to about A.D. 1000.
When did the Olmec begin?
1200BC
maize
a type of corn
What is a quipu used for?
to record information
Location
Central Mexico
How women in the Andean world were guaranteed gender equality?
Before the spanish came over, the women had the same right to do what the men did.
When were the Aztec defeated
1521
quipu
a mathematical recording device
Inovations
Road systems, construction of Machu Picchu, he expanded the empire and designed the empire.
What did they call the Aztec?
nomads, uncivilized
Why was slash and burn agriculture no longer effective?
Gradually the soil is exhausted and needs time to replenish.
When did the Inca end?
1533
Mesoamerica
region that includes the Southern part of Mexico & much of Central America
Medical advancements
-brain surgery
-blood transfusion
-local plants for medicinal purposes
What do the Aztec call themselves?
Mexica
Asians crossed over a land bridge into the Americas
Over 13,00 years
When did the Olmec disappear
400BC
causeway
a raised road or path as across low or wet ground
weakness
chronic discontent and revolts on the part of conquered peoples.
What civilization was the Aztec banished from?
Huitzilopochtli
Mochica culture of Classic Peru most known for?
pottery characterized by realistic modeling.
When was Tenochititlan built
1325
allyu
Kinship group, the members of which married within the group in Inca civilization.