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Tenochtitlan

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Mesoamerican and Andean Civilization: (Mayas, Aztecs, Incas) Time Period: Maya: 300-900 Aztec: 1200s-1521 Inca: pre 1400s-1535 Geographic Description: -Yucatan Peninsula -Rainforest -Valley of Mexico -Swampland -Andes Mountain -Modern day Peru to Chile -Terrace farming Political: -Capital: Tikel -Each village had their own ruling chief, priest and warriors due to rainforests -Ruled through city-states -Capital: Tenochtitlan -Single emperor was chosen by council of nobles and priest (officials) -Warriors gained land and tribute for conquered towns -Capital: Cuzco -Absolute rule under emperor ?Inca was title and had divine status and believed to be son of Sun god -Gov?t controlled the people Economic: -Majority farmers

Worlds Apart: The Americas and Oceania

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 3 August 2015 Chapter 21 Outline Americas/Oceania 11/1519, Spaniards entered Tenochtitlan, capital of Aztec empire Spanish camefor gold; after conquest of Aztec, Bernal Diaz del Castillo, soldier in Spanish army, described Tenochtitlan at hi. Pt. City sat in Lake Texcoco, connected to land by 3 causeways, had canals to travel in Imperial palace had armory with swords, lances, knives, bows, arrows, slings, armor, shields, attracted Diaz; aviary included eagles, hawks, parrots, jaguars, mt. lions, wolves, foxes, rattlesnakes in zoo Sig. were markets/temples of capital Markets astonished him because of size, goods, order

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Cortes Project Notes What is my name? Hern?n Cort?s Of Spain Conqueror and explorer What did I do Was born into a poor family then raised myself up to go to law school then dropped out to explore the new world Was sent to Mexico to explore Gold Glory and God Lead army of about 350 soldiers Explored Guatemala and Honduras Marched to Tenochtitlan, capital of Aztec Empire Made an alliance with the Tlaxcala?s to defeat the Aztecs The leader of the Aztecs, Montezuma, thought that Cortes and his men looked like gods because they looked different so he welcomed them At the right time he captured Montezuma and defeated the Aztecs The King of Spain wanted us Spanish Settlers to marry into Native Families, and I am the father of 2 of Montezuma daughters

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The Americas on the Eve of Invasion Introduction By 1500, Americas densely populated by Indians ? misnomer ? Columbus/Indies Term has meaning only when used to apply to non-Indians Mesoamerica and Andean heartland Imperial states in place when Europe arrives Few areas influenced by two main centers Areas that developed independently Postclassic Mesoamerica Introduction Toltecs/Aztecs replace Mayas of 8th century CE By 15th century Aztecs created extensive empire ? war, religion, agrarian Downfall of Mayans ? Teotihuacan Nomads from North come down Toltec Culture ? 968 established capital Tula Sedentary/agrarian peoples with militaristic ethic Cult of sacrifice/war Aztecs saw Toltecs as givers of civilization The Toltec Heritage
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