1. American Civilizations A Brief Introduction to the Aztec and Inca

2. In the prehistoric period, people migrated into the western hemisphere.

3. Different tribes, societies, and civilizations soon formed from North America . . .

6. Maya, Aztec, and Inca Empires were the civilizations of Mesoamerica and Andean South America that “get the most ink” in general histories of the world.

11. Mayan 365 day calendar with 260 day calendar added

14. TENOCHTITLAN – The Aztec Capital City

15. Machu Pichu – Inca Ceremonial Center

17. THE AZTEC (or Mexica) EMPIRE An Empire that was the most advanced in the Americas? OR A political system built on systematic terror tactics and brutality?

18. TENOCHTITLAN – The Aztec Capital City

19. Aztec human sacrifice - on a greater scale than anywhere or any time in human history.