Question

thats exactly what you will do for this assessment! imagine you can travel back in time and live among one of the mesoamerican groups: the maya, the aztec, or the inca. think about what life was like and what roles people had in each civilization and then choose the one you would most like to live in. directions 1. determine the civilization you would choose to live in—aztec, inca, or maya. write a complete paragraph explaining your choice, using at least three facts from the lesson about life in that society 2. explain why you did not choose the other two civilizations. write a complete paragraph, using at least one fact about each civilization from the lesson in your explanation. tip: make sure your facts are specific to each civilization. for example, you would not say you did not pick one of the civilizations because it practiced human sacrifice because all three practiced human sacrifice.

Explanation:

1. Choice of Maya civilization: The Maya had a highly - developed writing system, advanced astronomical knowledge used for calendars, and impressive architectural feats like the pyramids at Chichen Itza. Their society also had a relatively complex social structure with a class of scribes, artists, and architects who contributed to a rich cultural life.
2. Reasons for not choosing Aztec and Inca: I did not choose the Aztec civilization because of their frequent and large - scale warfare for territorial expansion and the capture of prisoners for human sacrifice. Although the Inca had an extensive road system and a well - organized empire, their highly centralized and labor - intensive system, such as the mita labor system, might have been burdensome for an individual.

Answer:

1. I would choose to live in the Maya civilization. The Maya had a sophisticated writing system that allowed for the recording of history, religion, and daily life. Their astronomical knowledge was remarkable, as they developed accurate calendars that could predict celestial events. Additionally, their architecture was both beautiful and functional, with grand pyramids and temples that still stand today as a testament to their engineering skills.
2. I did not choose the Aztec civilization because of their constant warfare. They were often at war with neighboring tribes to expand their territory and capture prisoners for sacrifice, which would have created an unstable and dangerous living environment. I did not choose the Inca civilization because of their labor - intensive system. The mita system required people to work on state - sponsored projects for long periods, leaving little time for personal pursuits or family life.