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ebullience - noun
/iˈbo͝olyəns,iˈbəlyəns/
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.
"the ebullience of happy children"
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Thought for the day
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One Minute Mystery
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See which equations you can solve. They have to be true!
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Mesoamerica continued . . .
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a volcanic glass similar in composition to granite, natural resource that can be found in Mesoamerica
green mineral, highly esteemed as an ornamental stone for carvings, jewelry, etc.
a small tropical American evergreen tree cultivated for its seeds, the source of cocoa, chocolate, etc.
the process of cutting down trees, setting fire to the remaining foliage, and using the ashes to provide nutrients to the soil for the use of planting food crops.
book or pages held together used by early Mesoamerican civilizations to record historical and important events
a region that includes the southern part of Mexico and much of Central America
a term for an earlier or ancient people's culture that has great and widespread influence on some later cultures and people.
Type of corn grown by Mesoamerican and Native American Civilizations
“floating gardens” small, stationary, artificial island built on a lake for agricultural purposes.
a structure designed to bring fresh water into a city or town
a raised road or path, as across low or wet ground.
a payment made by one country to another as a sign of respect
one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
a clan or ward constituting the fundamental unit of Aztec society
a device made of a
main cord with smaller different colored cords attached and knotted used for calculating and recording formation
an upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, often serving as a gravestone
a family of languages spoken by peoples of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina
Olmec Civilization begins
Olmec civilization disappears
City of San Lorenzo is built by Olmec civilization
Classical Maya period begins
Classical Maya period ends
Cuzco Valley established by Inca
Aztec built capital city - Tenochtitlan
Spanish Conquest (Cortes) defeats Aztecs
Spanish defeat Incas
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Rulers of the Aztec Empire – in charge of tribute, law, and trade
Tax collectors judges, government officials – positions passed down from fathers
In charge of the calendars, keeping tradition alive by passing down history.
-conquered land
-brought wealth to empire, highly respected
captured victims for religious sacrifices
-Merchants sold goods in the markets, many were very rich. Artisans created goods such as feathered headdresses and stone jewelry
grew crops – maize, beans, squash, tomatoes, chilies. Slaves were often captured in battle – sold as laborers or sacrificed in religious ceremonies
The Spanish blocked the causeways and bridges to and from the city. This cut off their drinking water and food supply. They died from starvation.
Allies in the area assisted the Spanish forces.
Information, supplies, and warriors were given to help defeat the Aztecs.
Smallpox and other diseases swept through the Aztec population
The
Aztecs could not defeat the Spaniard’s cannons and armor. They were also afraid of their horses.
Here is an Aztec poem about fishing:
help me
White Spirit
soon here
you will embrace
the red chichimeca
am I calling just one?
indeed all of them I call
the child fish
the man fish
the woman fish--
dwellers of meanders
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Create your own mosaic Aztec mask or piece of art!
What materials could you use? Be creative and resourceful.
Art was important to the Aztecs.