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CH 11 WH Americas
CH 11 WH Americas
The Americas
400-1500
P. 366
Peoples of North America Sections 1-2
Aztec : 12th century AD-migrated to Valley Mexico; established their capital at Tenochtitlan
(Now Mexico City) Mrs. Gerardy reads p. 377; New Kingdom was a collection of locally ruled
territories; the Aztec ruler allowed this in return for tribute paid to him.
Political & social structures: authoritarian leader who claimed lineage with the gods; boys-
warriors, girls-caregivers
Religion & Culture: many gods;
Section 3 Early civilizations in S. America
• Chavin & Nazca: In Peru: Caral oldest major city in Americas. Chavin built
temples made of stone. Nazca came after Chavin; no temples but lines
• Inca: after collapse of Moche came Inca in late 1300’s. Small community in
Cuzco area of Peru. Eventually, entire region turned Inca (Equador to Chile);
provinces of approx. 10,000 people. Machu Picchu-architectural genius