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Sketches of the World: The Mayas and Incas
- The Maya and the Inca, who worshiped the Sun as their supreme god, considered the natural sky to be divine.
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Sketches of the World: Inca
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Two locations in South America where ancient Incan architecture can be found are Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas; colonial influences on architecture are abundant in Ecuador.
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Sketches of the World: Chavin de Huantar
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Chavin de Huantar is an ancient settlement in Peru, dating back 3,000 years.
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America Becomes a World Power: Jose Marti
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José Martí became a leader in the movement against Spanish rule in Cuba. The Spanish cracked down on the rebellion and thousands of civilians were put into concentration camps.
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Colonial Frontier: The Spanish Arrive
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In an effort to colonize South America before the other European nations, Spain destroyed most of the civilizations they encountered.
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Sketches of the World: The Mayas and Incas
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The Maya and the Inca, who worshiped the Sun as their supreme god, considered the natural sky to be divine.
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Age of Exploration: Mexico and Peru
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Using their overwhelming technological advantages, European invaders conquered the Aztecs in Mexico and the Incas in Peru in the early sixteenth century.
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