The Maya, Aztec, And Inca Civilizations

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The technology today is very advanced, but comparatively the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations technology was very advanced. The Mayan was very successful in trading, and artistry, they also had a very high population. The Aztec came to be known for farming, creating the calendar, and they were widely known for creating the mathematical system. The Inca saw succession in building roads, weaving, and owning lots of land. They were very advanced for their time era.

The Mayan were very successful in trading and artistry, also they had very high population. The Mayan population was through the roof in the year AD 200, “ 40 cities each with a population of 5000 to 50,000 people.” as stated in “Mayan Civilization” by Suzanne Hopkins. Mayan

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