The Early Americans

 The Mayan, Aztec & Incan civilizations

emerged in South America, Central
America & Mexico.

Mayan Civilization

 Located in the Mexican & Central

American rain forest

 Represented by Chichen Itza

 Groups of city states ruled by a king

 Economy based on agriculture & trade

 Polytheistic religion: Pyramids

Aztec civilization

 Located in arid valley in central Mexico

 Represented by Tenochitlan

 Ruled by an emperor

 Economy based on agriculture & tribute

from conquered people

 Polytheistic religion: Pyramids & rituals

Achievements of Mayan,

Aztec & Incan Civilizations

 Calendars

 Mathematics

 Writing & other record-keeping systems

Incan civilization

 Located in the Andes Mountains of South

America

 Represented by Machu Picchu

 Ruled by an emperor

 Economy based on high-altitude agriculture

 Polytheistic religion

 Road system