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Incan Empire

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Known for road systems
Terrace farming
Adapted their environment
Defeated by Francisco Pizarro

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Mayan Empire

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developed an elaborate calendar, a system of writing, and the mathematical concept of zero. They mysteriously disappeared and not much is known as to why, although disease is the most widely accepted explanation.

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Aztec Empire

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An ancient civilization that was located in present-day Mexico, built the city of Tenochtitlan, practiced ritualistic sacrifice, defeated by Hernan Cortez and the Spanish Empire. Decimated by disease.