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Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Empires. Where are they located? Mayan Ruin pictures. Mayan Empire. Aztec Empire. Inca Empire. Settling the Americas. Theories 1. Land bridge across Russia 2. Sea travel from Pacific Islands 3. Vikings settle eastern coast of America
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Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Empires Where are they located? Mayan Ruin pictures
Settling the Americas • Theories • 1. Land bridge across Russia • 2. Sea travel from Pacific Islands • 3. Vikings settle eastern coast of America • Theory 1- Land bridge 12,000 BC
Map of the Americas • Page 385 in textbook • Why did they come? • Why did they create settlements? • What was their major crop? • Name some early civilizations? • These early civilizations influenced…?
Mayan, Aztecs, and Incas • Maya- 200 AD – 900 AD • Aztec- 1325 AD – 1521 AD • Inca- 1450 AD – 1537 AD
Assignment • Let’s learn more about these civilizations. • Read pg. 384-389 • See me for quiz on 14-1 when finished reading
Maya Game • Group game • Teams-read page 5 in student guide • Background Essay page 3-4 • Rules and Roles pg. 6-7 • Pass out folders-Create a STELA