aztec, inca, and mayan early civilizations
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Aztec, Inca, and Mayan Early Civilizations. Aztec. Map. Emperors were elected by a royal council. The role of Emperor was based between brothers before going to the next generation. Huitziláihuitl: (1395-1417). Acamapichtli: (1376-1395) first true Emperor. Chimalpopoca: (1417-1427). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Aztec, Inca, and Mayan Early Civilizations
Aztec
Map
Emperors were elected by a royal council. The role of
Emperor was based between brothers before going to the
next generation.
Acamapichtli: (1376-1395) first true Emperor
Huitziláihuitl: (1395-1417)
Huitziláihuitl: (1395-1417) Chimalpopoca: (1417-1427)
The Tomb at Zultepec. 400 skeleton bodies were buried in this
grave
Aztec Calendar
Tenochtitlan
Eagle warrior God Of Death, Mictlantecutli
Aztec Art
Aztec Instruments
Drums
Flutes
The Aztecs’ practiced human sacrifice for their Gods
Inca
Map
Macchu Pichu
Inca weapons
Ceremonial knife
Star shaped club head
How do you think the Inca
preserved their dead?
Mummies
Inca Art
Transportaion
Mayan
Map
Mayan
“The Big One” Nohoch Mul Temple Coba, Mexico
Stairs leading down pyramid
Top of pyramid carving with paint still present
Ball court was played for entertainment and religious purposes
Guard Tower
Mayans were ruled by a King. They were treated like Gods. Every King build a form of a
monument to show their power.
Maya King Pacal
Temple Tulum, Mexico
Chichen Itza
Mayan Calendar
Mayan Art