Latin America (600-1450)

Aztec

• The Aztecs rose in 1400
• The Mexica were a group of nomads that settled in central Mexico
• They used fighting skill sto gain and maintain control of the area
• With their control they established a tribute system for surrounding city-states. Cocoa beans were used as currency

Inca

• Established in 1400
• The Incas conquered and expanded a great deal and took in other tribes to join them
• The Incas were centralized. The capital city was Cuzco, Peru.
• To adapt to the Andean terrain, they developed an extensive irrigation system and terrace farming