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6 – W3.1.3 DESCRIBE
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
AMONG MAYAN, AZTEC, AND
INCAN SOCIETIES, INCLUDING
ECONOMY, RELIGION, AND
ROLE AND CLASS STRUCTURE.
By Kimmy Denys
Books
The Mayan culture is explained
in pictures and maps. They
explain what we can still visit
today and what explorers have
learned so far from them.
Describes pictures and
facts explaining the day to
day life of the Aztecs
Discovery Kids
magazine is full
of resources.
They have a
variety of
ancient
societies
explained.
Poetry
Mayan Poetry
Remember you are the
seed that quickens itself
to wakefulness taking
root. Reach. Nurture. In
simple receptiveness, be
present with your
dream. Offer clear
intent, Receive the
golden wisdom of the
sun and fertile Earth in
nourishment, that you
may bring the glowing,
vital force into visible
form!
Aztec Poetry
With flowers You paint,
O Giver of Life!
With songs You give color,
with songs You shade
those who will live on the earth.
Later You will destroy eagles and
tigers:
we live only in Your painting
here, on the earth.
With black ink You will blot out
all that was friendship,
brotherhood, nobility.
You give shading
to those who will live on the
earth.
We live only in Your book of
paintings,
here on the earth.
Inca Poetry
O Lord
fortunate, happy, victorious
Wiracocha:
Before you stand your
servants and the poor
to whom you have given
life and put in their places:
Let them be happy and
blessed
with their children and
descendants;
let them not fall into
veiled dangers
Music
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7ZHt2
WGRDQ – Central American men explain
the Mayan legend and the music they play
(start 15 sec)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhTZ50L
3Y0I Aztec Music (start 1 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekcp0cD
rShs Incan music (start 50 sec)
Art and Culture
Mayan
Incan
Weaving
Architecture
Pottery
Metalwork
Sculpture
Painting
Pottery
Music
Aztec
Poetry
Pottery
Religion
Sculptures
Costumes
Video
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Mayan Pyramid in Guatemala
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voY8jNc
uGe8 (start at 1 min)
Aztec culture and survival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxN3he3
p354
Incan civilization
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcMHw
LTURqU
Websites
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http://www.mixbook.com/photobooks/education/incas-mayas-and-aztecs3750980
 Pictures
and FAQs answered about all aspects
of each culture
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http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_ma
ya_inca.php
 Wide
variety of information for all 3
civilizations
References
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Acal, L. (Artist). (2012). Ancient mayan orphan song. [Web Video]. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7ZHt2WGRDQ
Aguilar-Moreno, Ph.D., M. (n.d.). Aztec art. Retrieved from
http://www.famsi.org/research/aguilar/Aztec_Art.pdf
Authentic Maya. (2005). Maya art. Retrieved from
http://www.authenticmaya.com/maya_art.htm
CNN. (Producer) (2009). World's largest pyramid discovered, lost mayan city of mirador
guatemala [Web series episode]. In The Situation Room. CNN. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voY8jNcuGe8
Curl, J. (2005). The sacred hymns of pachacutec. Retrieved from http://red-coral.net/Pach.html
El Sol Dance Company of Fresno, CA. (Performer). (2012). El sol dance company danza azteca.
[Web Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhTZ50L3Y0I
Inca art. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://library.thinkquest.org/5058/incaart.htm
Inka Sol. (Artist). (2010). Inka sol - 03. ananau. [Web Video]. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekcp0cDrShs
PSMedia100. (Composer). (2008). Empire of incas. [Web Video]. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcMHwLTURqU
Sam History Videos. (Producer). (2008). Rise of aztecs. [Web Video]. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxN3he3p354
Spilsbury, A. (n.d.). Mayan oracle interpretation. Retrieved from
http://www.clearwhitelight.org/mayan/z~Kan oracle intrepretation.htm