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The reconquest of Chichen Itza occured about 100 C.E.and from there, their influence spread northward.
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Tula fell to nomadic invaders from the north, consequently, the center of power shifted from Central Mexico to the valley of mexico where the victors in the following wars, the Aztecs, were to be found.
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Consisted of maize and bean agriculture based alongside rivers, that spread througout Mexico.
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The aztecs became respected as fearsome warriors and made their way towards central mexico, looking for a snake atop a cactus eating a snake as the sign to make civilazation, and they did so in Tenochtitlan.
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Emerged as the victors in the southern Andean area, under their leader Inca, Pachacuti, they sttrove to conquere all surrounding shores of Lake Titicaca.
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An alliance between the three Aztec City-states: Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan, reciece tribute payments.
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Under Inca Pachacuti, the incas expanded throughout the Lake Titicaca region and under his son, the empire stretched from Columia to Chile.
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Helped his people's culture flourish throughout the land and was know for his poetry also.
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The incas used their military might to destroy the cuzcos in of the southern highlands in open combat.
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Brought about a new era in Inca society and raised the empire to new heights and his achievements were built apon by his succesors.
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He conquered Chimor and created the system of the four provinces during his reign over the incas.
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Expanded the empire southwards very far, and was the current ruler when the spaniards landed in the Americas.
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Brought about a significant political and cultural change in the Americas, new capitals were established and people moved to richer lands.
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Located on the northern coast of Peru and was the largest kingdom in the Intermediate kingdom, culturaly influence by the Chan Chan and Huari.
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Tula was the base of their empire and helped their culture extend throughout the continent and outside of their kingdom.