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The Maya adopt the idea of a hierarchical society ruled by nobles and kings.
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The earliest known solar calendars carved in stone are in use among the Maya, although the solar calendar may have been known and used by the Maya before this date.
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The Maya city of Tikal becomes the first great Mayan city, as citizens from Teotihuacan make their way to Tikal, introducing new ideas involving weaponry, captives, ritual practices and human sacrifice.
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Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico.
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Inca established their own small kingdom in the Valley of Guzco, Peru. They developed traditions and beliefs that helped launch and unify their empire.
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Manco Capac is the first ruler.
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Aztecs founded their city, named Technochtitlon.
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Causeways built with canals by the Aztec's.
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Acamapichtli becomes first ruler of Aztecs.
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Aztecs joined with two other city states, Texcoco& Tlacopan, formed a triple alliance.
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Moctezuma started rule.
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Incas conquer other tribes. Expand Empire to 2500 miles long and about 500 miles wide
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Spanish explorer, Francisco Pizarro captured Atahualpa in 1532 bringing the great Inca Empire to its knees
