People and Empires
in the Americas, 500 –1500
Previewing Main Ideas
Cultures in the Americas had frequent contact
across distance and time. Both conquest and trade brought different
cultures together.
GeographyIn which part of the Americas do you think the greatest cultural
interaction occurred? Why?
Societies in the Americas ranged from small
tribal bands to immense empires. Warrior-kings or priest-kings ruled most of
these empires.
GeographyWhich empire covered the greatest geographic area?
Religion was a powerful force in the
Americas. Many societies combined religious and state rule. Much of their art
and architecture concerned the gods and the need to please them.
GeographyThe Aztecs adopted the gods of other Mesoamerican cultures.
Why do you think this happened?
RELIGIOUS AND ETHICAL SYSTEMS
POWER AND AUTHORITY
CULTURAL INTERACTION
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