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 * Match the characteristic with the ancient civilization.**

Number of characteristics goes in with the ancient civilization.

Maya- 1, 4, 7

Aztec-2, 5,

Inca- 3, 6, 8


 * Lands Ruled:**

1. Southern and eastern Mexico, western Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize- Maya

2. Mexico- Aztec

3. Andes, including parts of modern Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina- Inca


 * Agricultural Methods:**

4. Slash-and-burn agriculture; build up ridges of farming land on floodplains- Maya

5. Built floating gardens called chinampas on waters on Lake Texococo- Aztec

6. Built stone terraces to farm steep mountainsides and prevent erosion; built irrigation canals in desert lands- Inca


 * Intellectual Advances:**

7. Math concept of zero; 365-day calendar based on the sun’s movement; best written language in ancient Latin America-Maya

8. Relay system for communication across empire- Inca