Read Ch 13 Section 4 Chart the Empires

Read Ch. 13 Section 4, Chart the Empires of Mexico and Peru Society Olmec Maya Toltec Aztec Inca Location Accomplishme nts Strengths

Elect a Civilization into the “CIVILIZATION HALL OF FAME” • Pick one of the Civilizations from Section 4 and write a speech on why they should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. (300 words) • What were their strengths/accomplishments, etc. ? • Hold on to your charts; I’ll come and check them. • Sign up for one of the Civilizations on the board>>

Society Olmec Maya Toltec Aztec Inca Location Accomplishme nts Central America Yucatan Peninsula Central Mexico South America – (Andes Mtns) Strengths Longest Civilization in the Americas – 8 Centuries Only Writing System; 1 st to build pyramid/temples Developed pyramid building Chinampas Quipu Road System, Irrigation Crafted Jade; advanced (used technology to move large stones) Advanced culture/art Chichen Itza ruins show architectural advancement Great Warriors – human sacrifice intimidated Great art – Gold.

Society Olmec Maya Location Central America Yucatan Peninsula Accomplishments Longest Civilization in the Americas – 8 Centuries Strengths Crafted Jade; advanced (used technology to move large stones) Advanced Only Writing System; 1 st to build culture/art pyramid/temples Toltec Central Mexico Chichen Itza ruins Developed pyramid building show architectural advancement Aztec Central Mexico Chinampas Inca South America – Quipu Road System, (Andes Mtns) Irrigation Great Warriors – human sacrifice intimidated Great art – Gold.