MAI: Government & Rulers
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MAI: Government & RulersRed – copy word for wordYellow – put in own wordsGreen – follow along & discuss (notes not necessary)
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Geography Review Describe the geography of the Mayans,
Aztecs, & Incas Mayans – Yucatan Peninsula: mountain
regions, lowland areas, rainforests Aztecs – Valley of Mexico: swampy lake
between high mountains, little wood or stone for building
Incas – Andes Mountains & Cuzco Valley: mountains, rainforests, & deserts
How did geography & climate influence the Mayans, Aztecs, & Incas?
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Mayans: Background Hieroglyphic writing
system Remembered for
codices, number system, & advances in astronomy
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Mayans: Government No central ruler Independent city-
states Fought each other to
expand rule & gain riches
Pacal II – ruled city-state of Palenque for almost 70 years & started massive building program
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Aztecs: Background Started as
nomads who settled in Valley of Mexico
Worked as mercenaries for other city-states
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Aztecs: Government Built capital at Tenochtitlan Expanded lands through alliances & war Demanded tribute from defeated people Went to war to get prisoners for slaves &
sacrifices
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Incas: Background Inca peoples settled in Cuzco Valley Pachacuti led Incas & conquered neighbors to
expand empire
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Incas: Government Empire connected by road
network & chasquis Rulers required people to
work for the government for the part of every year
Didn’t have written language or money