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Who is the leader of the Aztec empire?
Who is the leader of the Aztec empire?
Montezuma
Who is the leader of the Inca?
Who is the leader of the Inca?
Atahualpa
Who defeated the Aztec?
Who defeated the Aztec?
Cortes
Who conquered the Inca?
Who conquered the Inca?
What is a conquistador?
What is a conquistador?
Which figures were important to Montezuma?
Which figures were important to Montezuma?
Who was held for ransom after capture?
Who was held for ransom after capture?
What caused the greatest amount of deaths in the Inca and Aztec empire?
What caused the greatest amount of deaths in the Inca and Aztec empire?
What were the floating islands in Tenochtitlan called?
What were the floating islands in Tenochtitlan called?
_____________ is believing in multiple gods.
_____________ is believing in multiple gods.
Runners would carry _________________.
Runners would carry _________________.
Spanish came with guns, cannons and ______________.
Spanish came with guns, cannons and ______________.
What was the capital of the Incan civilization?
What was the capital of the Incan civilization?
What is a pipe or channel designed to carry water from a distant water source to dry land?
What is a pipe or channel designed to carry water from a distant water source to dry land?
Baths were important to _____________ religious ceremonies.
Baths were important to _____________ religious ceremonies.
Irrigation and aqueducts were an achievement of the ________________.
Irrigation and aqueducts were an achievement of the ________________.
____________ were known as fierce warriors.
____________ were known as fierce warriors.
Who developed terrace farming?
Who developed terrace farming?
Who created the first calendar?
Who created the first calendar?
Who preserved food?
Who preserved food?
Who used a quipu for record management?
Who used a quipu for record management?
The Aztec believed in a great deal of human sacrifice.
The Aztec believed in a great deal of human sacrifice.
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Inca.
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Inca.
Describe the fall of the Aztec.
Describe the fall of the Aztec.
Describe the fall of the Inca.
Describe the fall of the Inca.
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Study Notes
Aztec Civilization
- Montezuma served as the leader of the Aztec empire.
- Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec empire, characterized by floating islands known as chinampas.
- The Aztecs were polytheistic, worshipping multiple gods, including Quetzalcoatl.
- Significant human sacrifices were part of Aztec religious practices.
- The Aztecs created the first calendar, showcasing their advanced understanding of time.
- Bathing rituals were important in Aztec religious ceremonies.
- Aztec warriors were known for their fierceness in battles.
- Diseases introduced by Europeans caused a catastrophic decline in the Aztec population.
Inca Civilization
- Atahualpa was the leader of the Inca empire at the time of their downfall.
- Cuzco was the capital of the Incan civilization, reflecting their architectural prowess.
- The Inca developed terrace farming to cultivate mountainous terrain.
- Inca society utilized aqueducts for efficient irrigation and water management.
- The Inca preserved food effectively, ensuring survival during lean periods.
- The Inca managed records through a system known as quipu, using knots on strings for communication.
Conquistadors and Conquest
- Hernán Cortés is recognized for defeating the Aztec empire, aided by the misconception of Montezuma regarding his identity.
- Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca empire, capturing Atahualpa and exploiting the Incan response by demanding gold and silver for his release.
- Both Cortés and Pizarro hailed from Spain and played pivotal roles in the Spanish colonization of Latin America.
- Conquistadors were equipped with guns, cannons, and horses, giving them significant advantages over indigenous forces.
Fall of Empires
- The Aztec empire fell due to the combined effects of Cortés' military campaign and the devastating impact of diseases like smallpox.
- The Inca empire collapsed following Pizarro's capture and execution of Atahualpa, further weakened by European-introduced diseases.
- Both empires experienced substantial population declines primarily attributed to disease rather than direct conflict.
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