WH1 Post-Classical America

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Mayan Civilization Location

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Located in the Mexican and Central American rainforests.

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Mayan Civilization Characteristics

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Characterized by groups of independent city-states ruled by kings, represented by sites like Chichén Itzá.

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Mayan Economy

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Based on agriculture and trade.

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Mayan Religion

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Polytheistic religion with pyramids.

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Mayan Environmental Adaptation

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Adapted using slash and burn farming and irrigation systems.

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Mayan Civilization Decline

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Declined in the 800s, possibly due to warfare, trade disruption, and over-farming.

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Chichén Itzá

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A major archaeological site and large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya civilization.

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Aztec Civilization Location

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Located in an arid valley in central Mexico, represented by the city of Tenochtitlan.

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Aztec Rule

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Ruled by an emperor.

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Aztec Economy

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Based on agriculture and tributes from conquered peoples.