Pre columbian history
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This document provides an overview of the major pre-Columbian civilizations that existed in the Americas, including the Maya, Aztec, and Inca empires. It discusses the origins and migrations of early humans to the Americas. It then examines the Maya civilization in more detail, highlighting important sites like Chichen Itza and Tikal, and aspects of Maya culture like mathematics, astronomy, and agriculture. Next, it covers the Aztec empire, focusing on the city of Tenochtitlan, agriculture, calendar systems, and religious practices like human sacrifice. Finally, it looks at the Inca civilization, describing key locations such as Cuzco and Machu Picchu, as well as Inca infrastructure, farming
Pre columbian history
- 1. By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY
- 3. Origins of theOrigins of the Peoples of the Americas?Peoples of the Americas? Sculpture from theSculpture from the AmericasAmericas
- 6. Lands of theLands of the MayansMayans The YucatanThe Yucatan PeninsulaPeninsula
- 9. Chichen-Itza - BallChichen-Itza - Ball CourtCourt
- 10. MayanMayan CultivationCultivation of Maizeof Maize Chac, God of Rain -->Chac, God of Rain -->
- 11. Mayan UndergroundMayan Underground Granaries:Granaries: ChultunesChultunes
- 12. Overview of TikalOverview of Tikal (Guatemala)(Guatemala)Temple of the MasksTemple of the Masks
- 13. Tikal Jungle View atTikal Jungle View at SunsetSunset
- 14. Tikal - Main CourtTikal - Main Court
- 16. Tikal - Wall Mask ofTikal - Wall Mask of the Rain Godthe Rain God
- 17. MayanMayan GlyphsGlyphs MayanMayan MathematicsMathematics sky king house child citysky king house child city
- 19. Mayan DrinkingMayan Drinking Cup for ChocolateCup for Chocolate
- 20. PakalPakal: The Maya: The Maya AstronautAstronaut
- 21. Quetzalcoatl: The God of Wisdom &The God of Wisdom & LearningLearning
- 23. Lands of theLands of the AztecsAztecs
- 24. Aztec View ofAztec View of TenochtitlanTenochtitlan
- 25. Ruins of the CityRuins of the City Center, TenochtitlanCenter, Tenochtitlan
- 27. Tenochtitlan: TheTenochtitlan: The Venice of the AmericasVenice of the Americas
- 28. AztecAztec ChinampaChinampa oror Floating Garden:Floating Garden: 15ft. to 30ft. wide15ft. to 30ft. wide
- 30. Aztec MathAztec Math Aztec WritingAztec Writing
- 31. Aztec Sun Stone --Aztec Sun Stone -- CalendarCalendar
- 32. Aztec Sun MotifsAztec Sun Motifs
- 33. AztecAztec CodexCodex (15c Manuscript)(15c Manuscript)
- 35. Aztecs SacrificeAztecs Sacrifice Neighboring Tribes toNeighboring Tribes to the Sun Godthe Sun God
- 36. Heart SacrificeHeart Sacrifice on an Aztec Templeon an Aztec Temple PyramidPyramid
- 37. Wall of Skulls,Wall of Skulls, TenochtitlanTenochtitlan
- 41. Lands of theLands of the IncasIncas
- 42. Cuzco: ACuzco: Ancient Capital ofncient Capital of the Incathe Inca (11,000 ft. above sea level)(11,000 ft. above sea level)
- 48. Maize in Incan PotteryMaize in Incan Pottery & Gold Work& Gold Work
- 49. Over 100 DifferentOver 100 Different Types of PotatoesTypes of Potatoes CultivatedCultivated by the Incansby the Incans
- 50. Produce from aProduce from a Typical IncanTypical Incan MarketMarket
- 51. Incan Ceramic JarsIncan Ceramic Jars PeanutPeanut PotatoPotato SquashSquash Cacao GodCacao God Cacao PodCacao Pod
- 52. TheThe QuipuQuipu:: An IncanAn Incan DatabaseDatabase
- 54. Inca Gold & SilverInca Gold & Silver