Overview
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Explore the rich history and fascinating cultures of Pre-Columbian civilizations through a comprehensive video series. Delve into the rise and fall of the Incan Empire, including its peak and the Spanish conquest. Discover the Great Inca Rebellion and its consequences. Investigate the Maya civilization, from its emergence to its mysterious collapse, and learn about the significant Tikal-Calakmul War. Examine the Aztec civilization's journey from refugees to powerful rulers, and understand the impact of Cortes and the Conquistadors on their society. Conclude with an in-depth documentary on the Fall of Tenochtitlan in 1521, marking the end of the Spanish-Aztec War and a pivotal moment in Pre-Columbian history.
Syllabus
Rise of the Incan Empire.
Peak of the Incan Empire.
Spanish Conquest of the Incan Empire.
Great Inca Rebellion.
Rise of the Maya.
Maya Star War: Tikal - Calakmul War.
Why did the Maya civilization collapse?.
Aztecs: from Refugees to Hegemons.
Aztecs: Arrival of Cortes and the Conquistadors.
Fall of Tenochtitlan (1521) - Spanish-Aztec War DOCUMENTARY.
Taught by
Kings and Generals