Empires in the Americas after c.1450

AZTECS

Basics

semi nomadic

norther mexico

6 million in population

Cities

canals, dikes, causeways, and bridges

Walled area of temples included a pyramid

Floating gardens surrounded the city

created artificial islands that supported agriculture

Commerce

craft goods and vast marketplace

Pochteca- professional merchants

Tiatelolco

Beliefs

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INCAS

Basics

Quechua speaking

located in the Andes mountains(stretching 2500 miles)

10 million in population

Social Structure

absolute ruler was a descendant of god Viracocha

80 provinces with a govenor

inspectors kept a check on officials

subjects were grouped in hierarchy units headed by local officials

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