5th - SS Ch1 L3 - Rise of the Empires Flashcards
Talk about the Mayans as farmers
The Mayans were successful farmers they grew extra or a surplus of food so they had time to specialize or do one of a kind jobs like basket weaving
What kind of government did the Mayans have
They had a well organized government
The Mayans developed something important what was it?
And accurate calendar
What kind of ceremonies did the Mayans hold
Religious ceremonies
What kind of system that the Mayans develop
A system of writing
What did the Aztecs build in the valley of Mexico
Tenochititlan
What’s of the Aztecs create
They created more land for farming with floating gardens, irrigation and terraces
Who did the Aztecs conquer
Other people in the valley. Their empire went from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans
How did the Inca build their empire
Through conquests
What kind of government did the Inca have
And organized government
How did the Inca communicate
They used messengers to communicate
Machu Picchu
Mountain
