Mesoamerica Brochure
By Joshua Hanson
Specific Facts
Maya: They had 4 classes of government. They are:
1. Rulers
2. Nobility
3. Pheasants
4. Slaves
Maya: They farmed corn (Maize).
Inca: They had 2 classes of government. They are:
1. Nobles
2. Commoners
Inca: They farmed potatoes
Aztec: They had 3 classes of government. They are:
1. Nobles
2. Intermediates
3. Commoners
Aztec: They farmed cacao (Chocolate).
Farming Methods
Inca: Terraced-mountain irrigation was a system used to grow many crops and was used because it was hard to find a good amount of flat land for farming.
Aztec: Chinampas are Floating islands made out of Mud and a reed mat which plants are planted on.) They were used to grow loads of food because of its great location on a large lake.
Inventions
Inca: Suspension bridges and many medicines are a couple inventions they made but, all the inventions they made were important because they advanced their health and civilization.
Aztec: Chocolate, books, and popcorn were all important because they provided knowledge and food
Traditions/Pastimes
Inca: They Inca worshiped gods in temples a lot. The priest would perform prayers and rituals and they did this because they wanted good harvest from the gods.
Aztec: The Aztecs held many religious ceremonies. These ceremonies worshiped about 1,000 gods. The most important ceremonies worshiped the harvest gods. They performed these to worship their gods and celebrate a good harvest.