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Mound-Building
refers to the construction of large earthen mounds by various Native American cultures, primarily for ceremonial, religious, and burial purposes, with notable examples found in the Mississippian culture.
Cahokia
a pre-Columbian Native American city located near present-day St. Louis, Missouri, and was the largest urban center of the Mississippian culture, known for its massive earthen mounds and complex societal structure.
Mexica (Aztecs)
commonly known as the Aztecs, were a Mesoamerican civilization that emerged in the 14th century in central Mexico, known for their advanced agricultural practices, complex social structure, and impressive architectural achievements, including the capital city of Tenochtitlan.
theocracy
a form of government in which religious leaders control the state, and the laws are based on religious doctrine, often seen in ancient civilizations where rulers were considered divine or chosen by the gods.
Pachacuti
the ninth ruler of the Inca Empire, known for his military conquests and significant expansion of the empire during the 15th century, as well as for his role in establishing the administrative and political framework of the Inca state.
Incan Empire
the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, centered in the Andes Mountains of South America, known for its advanced agricultural techniques, extensive road systems, and impressive stone architecture, including Machu Picchu.
mit’a system
a labor tax system used by the Inca Empire, requiring citizens to provide a certain amount of labor for public projects, such as road construction and agricultural work, in exchange for protection and resources.
Carpa Nan
the extensive network of roads and bridges built by the Inca Empire, facilitating trade, communication, and military movement across the diverse and challenging terrain of the Andes Mountains.
Temple of the Sun
a significant religious structure in the Inca Empire, located in Cusco, dedicated to Inti, the sun god, and served as a center for worship, rituals, and the storage of important religious artifacts.
animism
the belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a spiritual essence or soul, often found in various indigenous cultures, where natural elements are revered and considered to have consciousness and agency.
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