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| Migrations into the Americas |
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| Migrations reached the southern tip of South America |
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| As many as 50-75 million people inhabited the Americas at this time-10 million likely lived in the territory which is now the U.S. |
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| Located in Peru - consisted of perhaps 6 million people, and had a complex political system and a large network of paved roads. Existed as many tribes under a single government. |
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| Had a sophisticated culture, a written language, a numerical system similar to Arabic, an accurate calendar, and an advanced agricultural system. |
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| Ruled over Central and Southern Mexico, and built elaborate administrative, educational, and medicinal systems. Developed a harsh religion requiring human sacrifice. |
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| Spanish conquerors discovered the skulls of 100,000 victims in one location where they arrived in 1519. |
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| Spanish conquerors discovered the skulls of 100,000 victims in one location where they arrived in 1519. |
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