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    The document summarizes the scientific developments and achievements of civilizations in Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. The Maya are noted for their advanced astronomy and use of temples to observe astronomical events. Their calendar system was used to predict eclipses and for agricultural purposes. They also developed hieroglyphic writing, advanced water and irrigation systems, and a vigesimal numeral system. The Inca constructed sophisticated road networks and stone buildings, developed advanced irrigation, introduced a 12-month calendar, and used knotted ropes called quipos for record keeping. The Aztec mandated education for all, developed chocolate, used herbal remedies, pioneered agricultural techniques like chinampas, and

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    The document summarizes the scientific developments and achievements of civilizations in Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. The Maya are noted for their advanced astronomy and use of temples to observe astronomical events. Their calendar system was used to predict eclipses and for agricultural purposes. They also developed hieroglyphic writing, advanced water and irrigation systems, and a vigesimal numeral system. The Inca constructed sophisticated road networks and stone buildings, developed advanced irrigation, introduced a 12-month calendar, and used knotted ropes called quipos for record keeping. The Aztec mandated education for all, developed chocolate, used herbal remedies, pioneered agricultural techniques like chinampas, and

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    The document summarizes the scientific developments and achievements of civilizations in Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. The Maya are noted for their advanced astronomy and use of temples to observe astronomical events. Their calendar system was used to predict eclipses and for agricultural purposes. They also developed hieroglyphic writing, advanced water and irrigation systems, and a vigesimal numeral system. The Inca constructed sophisticated road networks and stone buildings, developed advanced irrigation, introduced a 12-month calendar, and used knotted ropes called quipos for record keeping. The Aztec mandated education for all, developed chocolate, used herbal remedies, pioneered agricultural techniques like chinampas, and

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    DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE IN

    MESOMERICA
    Mesoamerica includes the entire area
    of Central America from Southern
    Mexico up tothe border of South
    America. There is no doubt that the
    Mesoamerican region is rich inculture
    and knowledge prior to the arrival of
    its European colonizers.
    MAYA CIVILIZATION

    •is one of the famous civilizations that lasted for approximately 2, 000
    years.
    •The MAYANS are considered one of themost scientifically advanced
    societies inMesoamerica
    And MAYANS are also known for their works in astronomy
    such us temples.
    THE PYRAMID IN CHICHEN ITZA IN MEXICO they used it for
    astronomical observation and was situated at the location of
    the sun during the spring and fall equinoxes.
    ASTROLOGICAL CYCLE
    •It is the calendar system of the
    Mayans they used it to predict
    eclipse and also it for planting
    and harvesting.
    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    Mayan build this sophisticated
    waterways to supply water to
    different communities and a
    hydraulic system is a drive
    technology
    MAYAN HIEROGLYPHICS
    It is a writing system of the
    Mayans in which they are
    first civilization to use a
    writing system.
    VIGESIMAL NUMERAL
    SYSTEM
    Mayans used it as the
    number system originally
    developed from counting on
    fingers and toes.
    INCA CIVILIZATION

    •It also famous in mesoamerica they made


    advanced scientific considering their limitations
    as an old civilization.
    INCA CIVILIZATION
    1. Road paved with stones .
    2. Stone buildings- that surmounted
    earthquakes and odd disasters.
    3. Irrigation systems and techniques - for
    storing water.
    4. INCA CALENDAR

    They also introduced their


    calendar 12 months to mark
    the religious festivals a d
    prepare them for planting
    seasons.
    5.THE FIRST
    SUSPENSION BRIDGE
    6. QUIPO

    it is a system knotted ropes


    to keep records that only
    experts can interpret.
    7. INCA TEXTILES

    Since cloth was one of the


    specially prized artistic
    achievement.
    AZTEC CIVILIZATION

    They also made substantial contributions to


    science and technology and to the society as a
    whole.
    1. MANDATORY
    EDUCATION
    they puts value on education
    that is why their children is
    known for mandated to get
    education regardless of their
    social class.
    2. CHOCOLATES
    they developed chocolate
    with the help of science while
    the Mayan use it as currency
    the Aztec valued this cacaos
    beans highly and made it
    chocolate as part of their
    tribute to their God.
    3. ANTIPASMODIC
    MEDICATION
    they used passion flower
    medication that could
    prevent muscle spasms and
    relax muscles which could
    help during surgery.
    4. CHINAMPA
    It is form of Aztec
    technology for agricultural
    farming in which the land
    was divided into rectangular
    areas sorrounded by canals.
    5. AZTEC CALENDAR
    This enabled them to plan
    their activities, rituals and
    planting season.
    6. INVENTION OF THE
    CANOE

    A light narrow boat used for


    travelling in water system
    THANK YOU
    VERY MUCH!

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