The strengths of the Inca civilizations were that the civilization was able to cultivate the land to sustain the citizens both economically and agriculturally. Document 1 depicts the variety of crops that the Mayans were able to spread as a result of their sea and land trade routes. As a result of ‘beast of burdens’ being indigenous to the area, the mayans were forced to carry goods by hand or boat. Second, the Incas developed their studies in astronomy as result of the creation of their ritual and civil calendar. Document 2 explains that the civil calendar had eighteen months adding up to 360 days in all. The mayan calendar was valuable to society as a result of its ability to predict eclipses of the moon. Third, the Aztec civilization had strong and fierce army. Document 3 shows that the Aztecs were able to acquire numerous territories by force. The aztec culture engaged in warfare as a result of their polytheistic religion requiring human sacrifices to postpone the reckoning. Moreover, Document 5 explains the Aztec civilization coming together for the sacrifices of hundreds of men for the sake of their religion. The human sacrifices allowed the civilization to come together as a result of a common belief. Lastly, the Aztec civilization was progressive for the time period due to its division of labor being equal for both men and women. Document 4 shows the men harvesting and planting the corn while the women grind and make the tortilla. Their agriculture system was most remarkable due to its Chinampas irrigating the crops and allowing for easy transport to local
