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    The document summarizes the scientific and technological developments of ancient civilizations in Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. The Maya made advances in astronomy, developed an accurate calendar system, and invented the concept of zero. They also had sophisticated irrigation systems, textile production, and the first known writing system in the Americas. The Inca constructed advanced infrastructure like roads and suspension bridges, developed accurate calendars and record keeping, and mastered textiles. The Aztec mandated education for all, cultivated cacao, pioneered antispasmodic medication, used chinampa for farming, and invented the calendar and canoe.

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    The document summarizes the scientific and technological developments of ancient civilizations in Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. The Maya made advances in astronomy, developed an accurate calendar system, and invented the concept of zero. They also had sophisticated irrigation systems, textile production, and the first known writing system in the Americas. The Inca constructed advanced infrastructure like roads and suspension bridges, developed accurate calendars and record keeping, and mastered textiles. The Aztec mandated education for all, cultivated cacao, pioneered antispasmodic medication, used chinampa for farming, and invented the calendar and canoe.

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    The document summarizes the scientific and technological developments of ancient civilizations in Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. The Maya made advances in astronomy, developed an accurate calendar system, and invented the concept of zero. They also had sophisticated irrigation systems, textile production, and the first known writing system in the Americas. The Inca constructed advanced infrastructure like roads and suspension bridges, developed accurate calendars and record keeping, and mastered textiles. The Aztec mandated education for all, cultivated cacao, pioneered antispasmodic medication, used chinampa for farming, and invented the calendar and canoe.

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    CRADLES OF EARLY SCIENCE

    Development of Science in Mesoamerica

    Mesoamerica – is located in the Central America from Southern Mexico up to the


    Border of South America. Mesoamerican region is rich in culture and knowledge prior to
    the arrival of its European colonizers.

    Maya civilization
    - One of the most famous ancient civilizations that lasted for approximately 2,000
    years.
    - They are known in the field of Astronomy
    - Mayan’s have temples such as the Pyramid of Chichen Itza in Mexico
    - The temple is situated at the location of the Sun during the spring and fall
    equinoxes
    - The Mayan’s is one of the ancient civilizations that considered advanced in their
    time
    - As evidence of it is their knowledge of predicting eclipse and using astrological
    cycles in planting and harvesting
    - The Mayan’s are using two complicated calendars
    a. The Tzolkin (Divine Calendar)
     Period of 260 days
     Preeminent component for the Society
     Determine the time for rituals
    b. The Haab (Civil Calendar)
     Period of 360 days
     It is based on the cycle of the Sun
     Used for agricultural, economic, and accounting activities

    - Developed hydraulic system with sophisticated waterways to supply water to


    different communities
    - Looms for weaving cloths and apply glittery paints from a mineral called Mica
    - One of the first people to produce rubber products 3,000 years ago
    - The Mayan’s are also famous for the world’s first writing system
    - Mayan Hieroglyphics

    - They are also skilled in mathematics and created a number system based on the
    numeral 20
    - Mayan also developed the concept of Zero

    Inca civilization
    - One of the ancient civilizations in Mesoamerica
    - They also made their own scientific advances in different ideas considering their
    limitations as an old civilization
    - The following were scientific ideas and tools that they developed:
    1. Roads paved with stones
    2. Stone buildings that surmounted earthquakes and other disasters
    3. Irrigation system and technique for storing water for their crops
    4. Calendar with 12 months to mark their religious festivals and planting
    seasons
    5. The first suspension bridge
    6. Quipu, system of knotted ropes to keep records that only experts can
    understand
    7. Inca textiles since cloth was one of the specially prized artistic achievements

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    Aztec civilization
    - Aztec civilization has also made substantial contributions to science and
    technology and to the society as a whole
    - Some of their contributions are the following:

    1. Mandatory education – the Aztec puts value on education; that is why their
    children are mandated to get education regardless of their social class,
    gender, or age. It is an early age of inclusive education

    2. Chocolates – in Mayan culture, they used it as a currency. The Aztec valued


    the Cacao beans highly and made it as part of their tribute to their Gods

    3. Antispasmodic medication – a medication that could prevent muscle spasm


    and relax muscles, which could help during surgery

    4. Chinampa – a form of Aztec technology for agricultural farming in which the


    land was divided into rectangular areas and surrounded by canals

    5. Aztec calendar – this enabled them to plan their activities, rituals and
    planting season

    6. Invention of the canoe – a light narrow boat used for traveling in water
    system

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