Political+Classical+Americas

Saif Ahmed Classic America Political


 * Chiefdoms and States
 * They were imperial states that were highly developed
 * The chieftains were hereditary
 * Town & Villages had to pay tribute
 * There was a social hierarchy
 * Populations numbered up into tens of thousands of people
 * Were in charge of ceremonial functions with large temples


 * Mayan Political System
 * Exercised civil and religious power
 * Organized into city-states
 * Elites helped the rulers rule
 * Scribes and/or priests tended to Mayan cults
 * Scribes and/or priests organized sacrifice rituals
 * The ritual ball game was an important part


 * Andean Political System
 * leaders had access to fancy dress and resources
 * Curacas - name of leaders
 * Curacas expected to represent the Andean people
 * Believed in a higher sacred spirit/power

ID'S
 * Curacas
 * Hanab Pacal
 * Mayans
 * Aztecs
 * Toltecs

Compare/Contrast Question: Compare and Contrast the Mayans and Aztecs.