Olmec to Inca, Cortes and Pizarro, encomienda, and colonial structure.
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- What was the time period of the Olmec civilization?
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1200-400 BCE (approximately)- Name two major cultural contributions of the Olmec.
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Colossal stone heads, jade carving, writing system, or astronomical observation- What were three major centers of Classic Maya civilization?
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Tikal, Copan, and Chichen Itza- What writing system did the Maya develop?
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Hieroglyphic script using both logographic and syllabic symbols- When did the Maya Classic period collapse?
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Around 800-1000 CE- What astronomical achievement is the Maya calendar known for?
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High precision in tracking Venus cycles and a 365-day solar calendar; the Long Count recorded vast spans of time- What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
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Tenochtitlan, built on an island in Lake Texcoco- Describe the Aztec government structure.
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An elective monarchy where nobles elected the tlatoani, the supreme leader who held executive and military power- What role did Quetzalcoatl play in Aztec religion?
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A feathered serpent deity associated with wind, knowledge, and creation; his prophesied return shaped Aztec responses to Spanish arrival- What was the purpose of human sacrifice in Aztec cosmology?
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To sustain the gods and ensure the continued movement of the sun and the survival of the cosmos- What was the Aztec tribute system?
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Conquered peoples paid tributes in goods, crops, and military service to Tenochtitlan and its emperor- What geographical region did the Inca Empire span?
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The western coast and highlands of South America, from present-day Colombia and Ecuador to Chile and Argentina- What was the Quipu?
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A knotted cord device used to record numerical information, census data, and possibly historical narratives- What was Qhapaq Nan?
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The extensive network of roads built by the Inca Empire to connect and administer their vast territory; over 25,000 miles long- What was the mit'a system in Inca society?
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A mandatory labor obligation where subjects worked state lands, construction projects, or military service for a set period each year
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