How were the lives of the Mound Builders and the Anasazi the same and different?
They both lived in permanent settlements, they also were farmers and held ceremonies. They were different because they lived in different areas; the Mound Builders lived in the east, with forests and fertile soil. The Anasazi lived in the deserts where they had to use irrigation for their crops. What led the Mayas to excel in basket weaving, jewelry making, math and other sciences? They grew extra food, so that they didn’t have to spend all of their time trying to feed their families. They were also able to sell their extra food for items they needed. They had extra time learn these new crafts and develop new ways of thinking. How did the Aztecs and Incas build their empires? They conquered other lands and people by force, making their empires larger. Describe the civilizations of the Maya, Aztec and Inca peoples. These three groups were well organized. They had government, religion and roadways. They also developed new technologies. Vocabulary – Test will be on Monday. Ice Age – A per