Chase's Interactive Notebook

A Look at the

Mississippian, Maya,

Aztec and Inca

Civilizations

Ancient Civilizations
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Chase Martin

Learning About Time

Watch the “Commonly Asked Questions about Dates” video on
Schoology to learn about the abbreviations/key words listed
below. As you watch, pause the video and write in your own
words what each of these means.

What does B.C. stand BC: means before christ. Also, when
for when looking at we look at counting up BC years we

dates? count backwards.

What does A.D. stand AD: means Anno Domini. Anno
for when looking at Domini means in years is counting
backwards till you get to 1 BC. Once
dates? you are passed it your count up by
saying 1 AD, 2 AD, 3 AD and so on.
What does B.C.E. stand
for when looking at BCE: means before the common era.
dates? This is the is almost the same as AD.
BCE is when 1 BC is the same as 1 AD.
What does C.E. stand
for when looking at That is the difference.

dates? CE: means if you are on January 1 CE
when your get to december 31 it will
What do c. and ca.
stand for when looking be 100 CE. Same with millennium,
except instead with 1,001 CE it would
at dates?
be 2,000 CE

CA: means circa. Circa means
sometime around this time. For
example the dinosaurs were dead
around 30,000 BC. In other words
they don't know the year it took
place. C: means century, which

Multiple-tier Timelines

Multiple-tier timelines use two or more rows of events.
While each row represents a different subject, the time
period is the same.

Multiple-tier timelines can be used to help us look at
cause and effect relationships or patterns and themes
among events in a specific period of time.

We will be using a multi-tier timeline to show the rise
and fall of four early civilizations in the Americas: The
Mississippian, Inca, Maya, and Aztec and look for
RELATIONSHIPS between the dates.

The
Mississippians

Their Government
religion FOOD

I have learned 3 main topics for the
mississpians they are the products they produce,
their government, and their religion.

Their religion is very cool in my opinion beause
they worship a sun god. This is the first tribe that I
have ever learned to warsip it. are centerd by a
temple that is serverd by shaved head preist.

Their government is very interesting. The
people bealived that the leaders had connections to
the gods like a special realations to them. This was
a bg reaosn why the people worshiped the sun
god.

Lastly mississpians produced alot of things
such as beans,squash,and pumpkins. They also
fished and hunted for food. They did alot these
things sence they where connected to the sun they
loved the enviiorment and where good whith their
surroundings.

Where in the World…
Were the Mississippian Located?

What is the approximate latitude
and longitude of the location you
colored?

What might the weather be like in
this location based on the latitude
and longitude?

What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the location you colored?
The relative location of the center of the 5 Appalachia Mississippians was around Atlanta GA.
This location is west of the center of 5. Carolina and East of Alabama. The absolute location of
approximately 33N 54W
What might the climate be like in this location based on the latitude and longitude?
It would be warmer than most other parts of the United States. High levels of humidity in the air
make it fool warmer than it actually needs on the Thermometer
How would this affect the way people live in this area?

People may need more water. And would need to be protected by sun

What’s This?

Study this picture and then answer the questions
on the next page.

What’s This?

Use the picture on the previous page to answer the following
questions. *Note these answers are all based on your
observations at this point!

I think that the picture looks What is
like a type of snake because this?

of it’s long curly line

I think that the circle is a What is the
place were mississippians circle on the
left side of the
gathered for cearmonis.
drawing?
I think that the mound was made
for children to run around or Why do you
something that they used for think it was
made? What was
religious things. it used for?

I think they made the mound Why do you
this shape because it think they
symbolizes something. chose this

shape?

I think they made this by How do you
using logs and stones from think they
old creeks or something. made this?

The Mounds

Read the Khan Academy article posted in your
Schoology course: Fort Ancient Culture: Great
Serpent Mound. After you read, complete the
page below with your team.

Describe the physical attributes What do archeologists believe
of the Serpent Mound in your might be the reason the mounds

own words: are shaped like a serpent?

The serpent mound is big and it is Ancient people believe that the snake
1,300Ft long. Also it is 1-3 FT tall. Its had supernatural powers. Also, some
tail is in the east and it’s head is in the believe that it may have to do about
west. strategy.

Some tribes,children of Some relationship that the Danielle Knight GO Interactive, 2015
Isirel or just anyone out
of town/OHIO. Or the mounds have with whoever
built them is that they were
Missipians. new and that they used for
something maybe religious.

Who is believed to have created What relationship generalization
it? can you make between the
mounds and the people who
built them?



Research the Relationships

Explore the Mississippian links in the Symbaloo posted in your
Schoology course as well as in the books and other resources available
in class to complete this organizer.

What was the government like? Led by chiefs
Did powerful relationships exist
The people believed the leaders had
between the people and their connections to the gods and as such
leaders?
they had powerful relations with
How was their society set up? them.
What were the types of jobs
people had? Were the jobs people Most jobs that mississippians had is
did purposeful for the civilization? craftsmanship, gardening, fishing, and hunting.

Describe their religion. Did the The farmer's where the most purposeful
relationship the people had with because, they made food for mostly everyone
their gods and religious leaders
by the plaza. Laborers also where pretty
follow rules? purposeful because, they made all of the

What did the people invent, create, houses.
or trade that allowed them to
exchange ideas or values with As a religion they worshiped the sun
others they had relationships and they are centered by a temple
with? that is served by shaved head priest,
a shanman, and village chiefs. The
What was the agriculture like? great sun was the ruler of people
What food did they eat? How
with all civil matters.
did they grow it? What
relationships did the people They made tons and tons of artifacts.
have with their environment? They also, made frogs, donkeys,owls,
chickens, and people. They also made
pipes and stone age technology. They
probably famous designers, creators,

and builders.

Grew
beans,squash,and pumpkins. Fished

The Maya

The Mayans were people that believed a lot in their
gods. They always thought that the king had
special relations with their gods. Also, that
superhuman abilities were granted to them. The
Mayan people was a very strong society and is the
longest lasting Native American tribes.

The Mayans relations with their environment
was very positive. They used their environment
100% till it was gone and there wasn't any more.
For example farmers had a lot of land and needed
to move at times to produce more crops. Same with
breeding. Dogs were breeded and then used as
food. But sometimes the dogs got sick. Than they
had to find some other dogs to breed for them to
eat. Finally the Mayans used their environment to
the max went it came to craftsmanship. They had
to cut trees and logs for weapons and inventions to
help their civilization. Also they needed to make
baskets,shields,artwork,and fire for sacrfices. And
that is the story of the Mayan.

Where in the World…
Were the Maya Located?

The approximate longitude is 105N
degrees while the approximate
latitude is 95W degrees. It is close to
mexico and west of Belize.

The weather is most likely hot
considering that they are on very
close to the equator. Plus it is very
humid. This makes them very hot and
very dehydrated.

This would affect their clothes that
they wear and what they hunt so they
have certain clothes.

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The Mayan Government/
Social Structure

The Government Starts with
A king or Queen

Depending on the situation

A priest/king can give advice or
Help the ones in trobe depending

on their situation.

DId not have to pay taxes.Could choose
if they wanted to have jobs or not. Lived

easy lives.

Some peasants who wanted a better life
and some were nobles that wanted a job.

They made art or ran businesses.

Most Mayans people were peasants. They worked very
hard. Most were farmers and lived out of the city.

Peasants that worked in the city had a little bit better life
than ones out of the city.

Overview of Mayan government:

Mayan Religion Mural

The element in the murle is
desperation. The murle is
showing the people waiting.
Desperately they wait for safety
of their king.

Mayan Language and
Number Systems

Insert the picture of your artifact
here. Create a text box below to
explain what your codex or stelae
means.

Determine the Relationships

Explore the Mayan links in the Symbaloo posted in your Schoology
course as well as in the books and other resources available in class to
complete this organizer.

What was the government like? The Mayans government were ruled
Did powerful relationships exist by kings and priests. They
constructed a hierarchical
between the people and their government. They live in a
leaders? independent city-states and ruled
communities and large urban
How was their society set up? ceremonial centers. All people were
What were the types of jobs religiou..
people had? Were the jobs people The jobs that they had were farmers,
did purposeful for the civilization? businessmen,soldiers, and
merchants.
Describe their religion. Did the
relationship the people had with They worshiped superhuman
their gods and religious leaders abilities were acquired by natural
development.
follow rules?
Craftsman created
What did the people invent, create, jewelry,shields,weapons,pottery
or trade that allowed them to baskets, and stone carvings.
exchange ideas or values with
others they had relationships They grew and ate dogs, turkeys,
with? bees, ducks, and grew, corn, beans,

What was the agriculture like?
What food did they eat? How

did they grow it? What
relationships did the people
have with their environment?

Ancient Maya
Concept Map

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The Aztec

At the end of this unit,
you will insert at least
three images on this page
that you feel represent
the Aztec people. Delete
this text box when this is
complete.

At the end of this unit, you will write a
well-developed paragraph in this space explaining
what you learned about the Aztec people. You
might want to include who the Aztec people were,
what they valued, how their society was set up, the
relationship generalizations you uncovered while
learning about the people, etc. *Note: Your pictures
on page 4 should relate to this paragraph!

Where in the World…
Were the Aztec Located?

18 N latitude 105 W longitude
Or North West of the Mayan
culture. Near Mexico, It was North
of Gutema, east Pacific Ocean, and
west o the Atlantic

The climate might a warmer and
humid area because of how close
they are to the water. Also,
because of how close they are to
the equator. Also, the Aztecs had
cold winters because of their
valley home.

It will affect their food,clothes, and
their way of farming. Also their
homes will need to be more
barricaded/ Adapitable.

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The Aztec Government/
Social Structure

The emperor
were the king of
the aztecs. Also,
they were the
most respected

They were not ruled as much
unless. They didn't pay their
taxes.

The Cihuacoatl was second in
command. Also, they kept the
government and there homeland in
working peace.

Last the council of four. The council
of four were. The next in line to
becoming the emperor. Also, they
were war generals that fought in
many battles and kept the most
men alive.

he Aztec Government: The aztec government had 4 main government pieces. Emperor, the
eople, Cihuacoatl, and the council of 4. All of the ranks were luxuries and were very respected
ositions.

Aztec Sun Stone
Calendar

How I made my calender reflects
on there culter. I made my
calender Bold!To show how
different they were to the other
tribes. I chose to make the god a
mixture of green,blue,and
orange. To show that they had a
water god, plant god, and sun
god.

Determine the Relationships

Explore the Aztec links in the Symbaloo posted in your Schoology
course as well as in the books and other resources available in class to
complete this organizer.

What was the government like? The aztec people had money to trade. Because they did they became rich
Did powerful relationships exist and powerful. The aztecs had to pay the government like taxes. The
education was a big part of the government because more jobs were open for
between the people and their this. The government made strict laws. If they broke the laws they would get
leaders? fines or fees. Also priests were very important for teaching people their
people their religion. The government was referred to huey tlatoani.

How was their society set up? Aztec farming families lived in communities of 10-20
What were the types of jobs houses. Each farming family owned land where
people had? Were the jobs people they could grow their own food or grow food for the
did purposeful for the civilization? tribute.When the farming parents passed away,the
land that the parents used to own gets passed
down to their children.

Describe their religion. Did the Ruled by a variety of gods and they had sacrifices
relationship the people had with to pay the dept of the gods sacrificing themself to
their gods and religious leaders create the sun and everything on the earth including
the earth. They also had alters and incense burners
follow rules?

What did the people invent, create, The Aztecs invented a lot of things. The
or trade that allowed them to best/most valuable invention was the sun
exchange ideas or values with stone calendar. They also made high valued
others they had relationships art for their gods. They based their economy
with? off of their agriculture. Corn, beans, and
avocados were valued highly. They also
What was the agriculture like? created the aquadux. They traded
What food did they eat? How technology to make life better.

did they grow it? What Aztec farming families lived in communities of 10-20
relationships did the people
have with their environment?

Ancient Aztec
Concept Map

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The Inca

At the end of this unit,
you will insert at least
three images on this page
that you feel represent
the Incan people. Delete
this text box when this is
complete.

At the end of this unit, you will write a
well-developed paragraph in this space explaining
what you learned about the Incan people. You
might want to include who the Incan people were,
what they valued, how their society was set up, the
relationship generalizations you uncovered while
learning about the people, etc. *Note: Your pictures
on page 4 should relate to this paragraph!

Where in the World…
Were the Inca Located?

30 N degrees longitude and 75 S
degrees latitude and it is next to
Argentina.

The climate would be very humid.
Sense they are by the water and
close to the equator,. It's pretty fair
that it would be warm but would also
be cool is some temps.

The Inca would probably have to live
in a cooler. Areas to survive from the
bugs and animals. Also,
farming,clothes,blankets, and roofs
would need to acental for the cooler
wethers.

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The Inca Government/
Social Structure

Inca Social Structure

Noble class

Had the most luxury were paid the most or
was the ruler of a city. Very respected.

Public Administrators

. There were 3 parts of it they are the crake,. the were the
tax collectors and the weker keepers.

Commoners

They were higher class than farmers but some chose to be one. If they
didn't choose that path than they were craftsman or artist.

They Allyu

The Allyu were the most average that your could get. They had big family and were
paid minimum unless they worked for the government. They were all from different
families but they were like a big family due to cooperation.

Inca Religion, Science, Roads,
Language

Science: Language:

The Incas had a lot of In several Spanish documents from
very advanced after the Conquest. There are
technology. One of the references to a 'secret language'
most well known objects spoken by the Inca. Quechua has a
they invented was the three-vowel system: a, i, u.
aquaducks. The
aqueducts were bridges Briges: The road system was
to transport water. They
also made a suspension named the royal highway. THey had
bridge and earthquake stations and connected cities. They
proof buildings. used bridges to connect over slopes
and dramatic elevation differences.
Religion: The Inca had a They connected desserts, plains, and
mountains.
lot of gods when it came to
religion. They believed that
they had human behavior
fazes. They thought they had

hate and love for human
work.

Determine the Relationships

Explore the Incan links in the Symbaloo posted in your Schoology
course as well as in the books and other resources available in class to
complete this organizer.

What was the government like? Once a person turned into fifteen, it became obligatory to participate in th
Did powerful relationships exist wisely calculated the amount of time one could share in Mita. Messag

between the people and their messengers would run together for a while and the message was passed
leaders? distances very quickly. Inca messengers could take messages 240 kilom
extent was a stunning achievement of statecraft, but like all empires it
How was their society set up?
What were the types of jobs government. The inca had a main
people had? Were the jobs people
did purposeful for the civilization? The Inca society is set up into 4 social classes. A
powerful person in the whole empire. Next com
keeper, and the Record keepers. They were in
things in piece. Next is the commoners. The co
Artisans. The farmers were the most importan
The Artisans are architects and really good cra
the Allyu. The Allyu is a family, made up of diff
everyone was in an Allyu.

Describe their religion. Did the The Inca had a lot of gods when it cam
relationship the people had with behavior fazes. They thought t
their gods and religious leaders
The incas made a flute, drum, and a panpi
follow rules? automobiles. They invented freeze dried fo
made medicine out of coca leaves. They al
What did the people invent, create,
or trade that allowed them to
exchange ideas or values with
others they had relationships
with?

What was the agriculture like?
What food did they eat? How

did they grow it? What
relationships did the people
have with their environment?

Ancient Inca
Concept Map

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