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The Early Americas

The Early Americas. Chapter 16. What led to the development of complex societies in the Americas?. Section 1: The Maya. The Maya developed an advanced civilization that thrived in Mesoamerica from about 250-900’s. How did the early Maya make use of their physical environment?. Relied on:

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The Early Americas

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  1. The Early Americas Chapter 16

  2. What led to the development of complex societies in the Americas?

  3. Section 1: The Maya The Maya developed an advanced civilization that thrived in Mesoamerica from about 250-900’s

  4. How did the early Maya make use of their physical environment? Relied on: land for farming Trees and plants for building Forest animals for food

  5. Why is Maya civilization not considered an empire? No single ruler united the many city-states into one empire.

  6. What groups made up the different classes in Mayan society? King Priests Merchants Noble warriors Farmers slaves

  7. What factors may have caused the end of Maya civilization? Rebellion by the common people Increased warfare Lack of food Climate change

  8. What led to the development of complex societies in the Americas?

  9. Section 2: The Aztecs The strong Aztec Empire, founded in central Mexico in 1325, lasted until the Spanish conquest in 1521.

  10. How did the Aztecs rise to power? War Tribute Trade

  11. How did their religious practices influence Aztec warfare? Battle captives were used as human sacrifices.

  12. What factors helped the Spanish defeat the Aztecs? Alliances with other people in the region Better weapons Horses disease

  13. What led to the development of complex societies in the Americas?

  14. Section 3: The Incas The Incas controlled a huge empire in South America, but it was conquered by the Spanish.

  15. How did the Incas control their empire? Brought in new leaders Educated leaders’ children in the capital Established an official religion Established Quechua as the official language Imposed a labor tax Collected and distributed goods

  16. How did daily life differ for upper and lower class Incas? Upper class Lived in stone houses Wore the best clothes Didn’t have to pay labor taxes Lower Class Worked all day Lived outside of the city Had to pay labor taxes Were servants

  17. What events ended the Inca Empire? War between Atahualpa and Huascar Refusal of Atahualpa to convert to Christianity Capture and killing of Atahualpa

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