Maya, Aztec, and Incan Civilizations

This civilization lived in what is now central Mexico.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

This civilization used quipus, which are colored, knotted strings used to record information.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

This civilization built its capital city of Tenochtitlan on an island in a lake.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

This civilization lived in the Yucatan peninsula which includes parts of the present day countries of Mexico and Guatemala.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

This civilization settled in Western South America, mainly in the country of Peru.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

This civilization is credited with being one of the firsts to use the number zero.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which civilization built a 10,000 mile road system without using wheels or work animals?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which civilization built chinampas, or floating gardens?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which civilization created a calendar based on stars and planets?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

This civilization developed an irrigation system to get water to their fields.

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca