comparing ancient latin american civilizations
directions: using the readings, fill in the ancient latin american civilizations chart. the purpose of this assignment is to
lead into the colonization of the americas & to see the influences of indigenous populations on modern latinos.

inca mayan aztec taino
time period 1400s
location
religion
(rituals? gods?)
diet (what did they
eat?)

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comparing ancient latin american civilizations
directions: using the readings, fill in the ancient latin american civilizations chart. the purpose of this assignment is to
lead into the colonization of the americas & to see the influences of indigenous populations on modern latinos.

inca			mayan			aztec			taino
time period	1400s
location
religion
(rituals? gods?)
diet (what did they
eat?)

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# Brief Explanations:
This chart requires filling in key details about four Ancient Latin American civilizations using historical academic sources. Below is the verified, standard historical information for each category:
1. **Time Period**: Dates reflect the peak or dominant era of each civilization.
2. **Location**: Geographical ranges where each civilization was centered.
3. **Religion**: Core religious traits, including key gods and rituals.
4. **Diet**: Staple and common foods tied to their agricultural practices and environment.

# Answer:
| Category | Inca | Mayan | Aztec | Taino |
|----------|------|-------|-------|-------|
| Time Period | 1400s - early 1530s (peak era) | 2000 BCE - 900 CE (Classic period peak); Post-Classic to 16th century | 1325 - 1521 CE | c. 300 BCE - 1500s CE |
| Location | Andes Mountains (modern Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, parts of Chile, Argentina, Colombia) | Mesoamerica (modern southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador) | Central Mexico (Valley of Mexico, centered on Tenochtitlan) | Caribbean islands (Greater Antilles: Hispaniola, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica; Bahamas) |
| Religion (Rituals? Gods?) | Polytheistic; chief god Inti (sun god); ritual human sacrifice, mummification of rulers, sun-worshipping festivals | Polytheistic; gods like Itzamná (creator), Chaac (rain god); ritual bloodletting, human sacrifice, calendar-based religious ceremonies | Polytheistic; chief god Huitzilopochtli (war/sun god); large-scale human sacrifice, flower wars to capture victims, temple rituals | Polytheistic; gods like Yúcahu (maize/sea god), Atabey (mother goddess); ritual offerings of food, no large-scale human sacrifice |
| Diet (What did they eat?) | Maize, potatoes, quinoa, llama/alpaca meat, guinea pigs, beans, squash | Maize, beans, squash, chili peppers, turkey, fish (in coastal areas), chocolate (as a drink) | Maize, beans, squash, chili peppers, tomatoes, turkey, dogs, chocolate (as a drink) | Maize, cassava, sweet potatoes, beans, squash, fish, shellfish, birds, fruit (like guava) |

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Category	Inca	Mayan	Aztec	Taino
Location	Andes Mountains (modern Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, parts of Chile, Argentina, Colombia)	Mesoamerica (modern southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador)	Central Mexico (Valley of Mexico, centered on Tenochtitlan)	Caribbean islands (Greater Antilles: Hispaniola, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica; Bahamas)
Religion (Rituals? Gods?)	Polytheistic; chief god Inti (sun god); ritual human sacrifice, mummification of rulers, sun-worshipping festivals	Polytheistic; gods like Itzamná (creator), Chaac (rain god); ritual bloodletting, human sacrifice, calendar-based religious ceremonies	Polytheistic; chief god Huitzilopochtli (war/sun god); large-scale human sacrifice, flower wars to capture victims, temple rituals	Polytheistic; gods like Yúcahu (maize/sea god), Atabey (mother goddess); ritual offerings of food, no large-scale human sacrifice
Diet (What did they eat?)	Maize, potatoes, quinoa, llama/alpaca meat, guinea pigs, beans, squash	Maize, beans, squash, chili peppers, turkey, fish (in coastal areas), chocolate (as a drink)	Maize, beans, squash, chili peppers, tomatoes, turkey, dogs, chocolate (as a drink)	Maize, cassava, sweet potatoes, beans, squash, fish, shellfish, birds, fruit (like guava)