MesoAmerica

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Olmecs

Civilization that was first in the Americans

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Maya

city-states of central america.

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Aztecs

They conquered most of Mexico. They developed a complex social structure with a single ruler.

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Inca

It came down from the Andes mountains of Peru. The emperor had all the power.

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Anasazi

Best-known society of the desert southwest. Began to build complex housings.

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Mississipians

They grew corn and other crops. The Anasazi culture was replaced by them.

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Tribute

payment from conquered people

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Kiva

a large underground chamber used for religious rituals

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Polytheistic Religion

Mayas, Aztecs, & Incas

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Hieroglyphics, number system, concept of zero, and solar calendar

Mayas

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Herbs and medicines, able to set broken bones and treat dental cavities, steam baths, and accurate calendars

Aztecs

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Surgery and antiseptics, and extensive system of roads

Incas

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