Teotihuacan Pyramids (Aztecs)
Chichen-Itza Pyramids (Mayans)
Who was the best empire?
We will take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Mayans and Aztecs to determine once and for all: who was the best empire?
Mayans vs Aztecs: Liquid Table Demo
Mayans |
Aztecs |
Strengths
- calendar system
- astronomy
- first organized "ball game"
- developed concept of zero
- pyramids
Weaknessess
- overpopulation
- overuse of their land
- unable to fight droughts
- religion
- conquered by stronger civilization
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Strengths
- conquered many cultures
- strong empire economically
- great leaders, well organized military
- knew their land very well
- pyramids
Weaknessess
- human/ritual sacrifices
- political problems
- diseases
- local enemies from past invasions
- conquered by stronger civilization
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