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Jan 1, 1350
Geography
Present day Mexico and Guatemala.
Hills/mountains, valleys, rivers and swamps. -
Period: Jan 1, 1350 to Dec 31, 1525
Aztec Empire
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Jan 1, 1380
Social
Spoke Nahuatl. People were divided into two social classes: nobilty and common people. -
Jan 1, 1410
Political
Government called a "kingdom". Civilization not ruled "corner to corner". People had some freedoms. -
Jan 1, 1440
Religion
Focused on keeping the Earth in balance. Encompases Gods, dates, directions, and colors. Believed it took the Gods 5 tries to create the Earth. -
Jan 1, 1470
Intellectual
Education was in the parents' hands until the child turned 14. Boys wnet to school at aged 15 to learn to become a warrior for the city-state. Girls did not go to school and were not taught to read or write. -
Sep 17, 1498
Technology
"Invented "popcorn, hot chocolate, and chewing gum. Created the canoe and wheels for toys. Had specialized calander system and develpoed maths. Had drills made of reeds or bone. -
Dec 31, 1525
Economics
Mainly relied on trade and agriculture. Traded different foods, animals, animal skins, slaves, knives, etc. with neighboring city-states.