The narrator describes the Native American civilizations that were present before the Spanish arrived. Incas and Aztecs are the major Native American empire cultures that are discussed in the video.
With their impressive city structures and advanced astronomical understanding, the Maya civilization once dominated Mesoamerica. Learn about the Maya's influence in mathematics, how their cosmic calendars advised agricultural matters, and how the legacy of this ancient civilization endures through Maya people today.
Machu Picchu is a citadel perched 7,874 feet above sea level in the Peruvian Andes mountains. Although its purpose is debated by historians to this day, it is speculated that its role aided the Incas in astronomy and agriculture. This video will describe key aspects of the pre-Columbian Incan culture, including religious rituals and the designed irrigation system associated with Machu Picchu.
This video from Khan Academy gives an overview of pre-Columbian cultures including the Incas, Aztecs, Olmecs, and Mayas. The video can be used to introduce a lesson on these cultures. It is 7 minutes and 41 seconds in length.
