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The Classic Period of Maya culture.
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Mayan Writing is developed.
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Maya were already practicing a form of village-based agriculture and growing corn, beans, chile peppers, and squash.
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Period of the Aztec culture
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During the 12th century CE, the Mexica began moving southward toward present-day Mexico City.
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The Inca Empire conquered the area of Bolivia around this time and remained in control until arrival of Spaniards.
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The first several Inca rulers stayed in the territory around Cuzco. During that period, the rulers started to refer to themselves as the Inca.
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The expansion of the empire and tribute from conquered states combined with local productivity to bring great prosperity to the Aztecs.
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Joined with 2 other city-states, Texcoco and Tlacopan.
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The city of Teotihuacan is founded and for centuries is the cultural, religious and trading center of Mesoamerica.
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The Maya abandoned the great cities of the central Maya area—ending the Classic Period.