The document summarizes key information about ancient empires in Central and South America. It discusses the locations and key details of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca empires, including their capitals, origins, forms of governance, religious practices, and architectural achievements. It also provides brief background on the earlier Olmec civilization in Mesoamerica.

1. Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Empires of Central and South America

2. SkillBuilder 3 Practicing the Skill The map on the right shows where the ancient Maya, Aztec, and Inca built their empires in North America and South America. Look at the parts of this map, then answer the questions on the following slides. This feature can be found on page 27 of your textbook. Understanding the Parts of a Map

3. SkillBuilder 4 Practicing the Skill This feature can be found on page 27 of your textbook. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. 1. What information is given in the key? The key gives the capital city, major cities, and location of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations. 2. What color shows the Inca Empire? Green shows the Inca Empire. Understanding the Parts of a Map

4. SkillBuilder 5 Practicing the Skill This feature can be found on page 27 of your textbook. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. 3. What direction would you travel to go from Tenochtitlán to Chichén Itzá? You would travel east. 4. About how many miles long was the Inca Empire? The Inca Empire was about 3,000 miles (4,827 km) long. Understanding the Parts of a Map

5. SkillBuilder 6 Practicing the Skill This feature can be found on page 27 of your textbook. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. 5. What was the capital of the Aztec Empire? The capital of the Aztec Empire was Tenochtitlán. Understanding the Parts of a Map

7. Section 2-4 Click the Speaker button to replay the audio. Artifact c. A.D. 900

9. Chapter Summary 1

11. Empires of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca

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29. Section 2-18 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Checking for Understanding __ 1. an ancient form of writing using symbols and pictures to represent words, sounds, and concepts __ 2. a highly developed culture, usually with organized religions and laws __ 3. a form of government in which the society is ruled by religious leaders __ 4. a raised piece of land with the top leveled off to promote farming A. civilization B. theocracy C. hieroglyphics D. terrace Define Match the terms on the right with their definitions on the left. C A B D

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