Topic 4- Lesson 1 Civilizations of Middle America

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The first American civilization: Maya, Aztec, Olmec, Inca

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Olmec

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Native American name for corn

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maize

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The Mayan government developed using the form of

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city-states

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Tall stone monument constructed by the Maya

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stela

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Developed the mathematical idea of zero.

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Maya

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Capital of the Aztecs

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Tenochtitlan

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Artificial islands made of mud piled atop reed mats.

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chinampas

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Payment from conquered people.

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tribute

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Government established by the Aztec

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empire

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Developed a number system based on 20.

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Aztec