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What If All Mesoamerican Civilizations Had Agreed on One Language?! Compare the Mayan Empire, Aztec Empire, and Inca Empire regarding:

• The type of government.
Mesoamerica had so many civilizations, and each of them had its own characteristics. Each civilization
• The development achieved by each civilization.
wanted to communicate in its own way, which was a statement of culture and tradition and a recognition
• Reasons for decline.
of their identity. In your opinion, why did these civilizations not agree on a single language? What would

have happened if they had agreed? How do you think most of these languages disappeared?

What do you think they lacked? Is it easier for people to communicate in drawn and carved symbols and Comparison points Mayan Empire Aztec Empire Inca Empire

drawings or using the system of written languages we have today?

Map of Mesoamerica The type of
government

The development
achieved by each
civilization

Reasons for decline

Let’s Review!

What are the di erent civilizations that were developed in Mesoamerica? Which of
them were dependent and how? Which of them was an independent civilization?

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