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    from her father to Hernán Cortés‚ was baptized Christian‚ and she served Cortés until she disposed of her and married her to one of his soldiers ignoring the fact that they had a son together. All because it was acceptable in their “society of Mesoamerican traders” not because she accepted. Although it was empowering to have such a role‚ she had to sacrifice amd lose her identity because of it and was subordinated. Now‚ her history as Pablos explains is used as an insult. Because La Malinche‚ or

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    Civilization 10/25/2012 Abstract The Mayan is a Mesoamerican civilization‚ noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas‚ as well as for its art‚ architecture‚ and mathematical and astronomical systems. Initially established during the Pre-Classic period (c. 2000 BC to AD 250)‚ according to the Mesoamerican chronology‚ many Maya cities reached their highest state of development during the Classic period (c

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    cutting off the chances of majority of people to survive. By 2011 they start to secretly move humanity’s valuable treasures under the guise of protecting them from terrorist attacks‚ such as the Mona Lisa‚ to save humanity’s history as well. The Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar‚ or the Mayan Calendar‚ is referenced in the movie. Earthquakes of intensified magnitudes wreak havoc all over the globe as a result of crust displacement. Huge buildings are destroyed‚ bridges are split in two‚ major cities

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    once the Spanish had arrived. Most of the languages were lost‚ and the land ownership system had been changed. Despite the losses‚ there were some things that didn’t change. The Spanish left the peasants alone‚ but they were the carriers of the Mesoamerican culture‚ which obviously stayed. Another thing that changed was the building style. Houses were built the same way for early one hundred

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    Even though chocolate is mainly considered a comfort food in modern times‚ it is known for ages that cocoa yields significant health benefits. In fact‚ European countries inherited the ancient Mesoamerican tradition of using hot chocolate as a drink and medicine. Numerous European historical accounts‚ from the 16th to the 19th century‚ mention the use of cocoa for the treatment of liver and stomach disorders‚ fevers‚ mood swings and even its use as an aphrodisiac. These benefits stem from the properties

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    civilizations. These states had really similar ways of running their government although being so far away. A big difference between the two societies was how their agriculture worked. The Aztecs used to be nomadic Mexica who settled in a central Mesoamerican swamp type area. Their location allowed them to develop an agricultural system that uses chinampas. The chinampas were farms floating on water so they did little irrigation. The staple food of the Aztecs was maize‚ a type of corn. A part of

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    in their beliefs about nature and self-mastery. Ritual cleanliness is a central part of Shinto life. Shrines have a significant place in Shinto‚ reflecting the animistic veneration of the kami. "Folk"‚ or "popular"‚ Shinto features an emphasis on shamanism‚ particularly divination‚ spirit possession and faith healing. "Sect" Shinto is a diverse group including mountain-worshippers and Confucian

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    was only one god who created the universe. After Taoism‚ Confucianism became very popular‚ although disagreed with Taoism. In Nubia‚ polytheism existed. Also‚ the polytheistic beliefs were heavily influences by Ancient Egypt. The Olmecs practiced Shamanism‚ centered around Shaman. Polytheism exists in this religion because ten gods have been identified in this religion. All three cultures had different items to trade. China traded salt‚ iron‚ fish‚ cattle‚ and silk. Nubia traded gold‚ ivory‚ ebony

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    spiritually for use in rituals‚ and this was driven by the Dorset people’s beliefs that the art would attract spirits who will offer them help (2-3). Neil S. Price elaborates on Dorset art and its spiritual meaning in his book The Archaeology of Shamanism by explaining that artefacts made with artistic intentions consisted of carvings in mediums including soapstone‚ ivory‚ driftwood‚ antlers‚ and bones and that these included amulets and other objects which the Dorset people believed had magical properties

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    against The Aztecs by fear‚ because who knows they can be next in the Human Sacrifice. Aztec society was organized much in the same as The Mayans. However‚ there was a key difference. According to document 3‚ Aztec society had advantages over Mesoamerican civilizations; all children went to school. Children learned things that would’ve helped them in their future. Other than the geographic location‚ an intriguing difference between the Mayans and Aztecs is their

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