- From northern Mexico, migrated to Mesoamerican.

Lived on an island with mountains.

Complex beliefs; humans connected with nature.

-Established around 1330 A.D. -Ended 1521 A.D.

King in 1502 A.D.,

Chinampas - Floating Gardens Causeways and Bridges that linked the islands of their great capital city of Tenochtitlan together. Structures – Statues, Pyramids, Temples Stelas – Memorial pillars commemorating their gods and major events Codices (sacred texts) The Aztecs had a written language of hieroglyphics, similar to but not the same as the Maya writings. Judges, written laws and rules of society - correct behavior Woven fabrics Basket weaving Aztec ball game Popcorn Chocolate Mandatory Schools

Biased mainly on agriculture and trade

Three groups; Mexicas, Tenochas, and the Acolhuas

Aztec culture was a rich combination of the cultures of the peoples that made up the Aztec empire, including the Mexicas

All the Aztecs were allowed to keep dogs, ducks, geese, quails and turkeys.

Lived in Central America, mostly on Yucatan peninsula

Hot. Highlands had mountains and valleys. Lowlands provided crops.

Worshipped gods of nature

Established in 5000 B.C., fell in 1500 B.C.

18 Rabbit, Yax Kuk Mo, Pakal, Rigoberta Menchú

Made a writing system, built temples and pyramids, made roads, and built calendars

Depended on agriculture

Sqlaves, peasants, craftsmen, nobility, priests, and leaders.

The Mayan Culture developed between 3000 and 2000 BC

The Mayans “enhanced” the beauty of their children