Indian Studies
Aztecs
- The Aztecs: A Tradition of Religious Human Sacrifice
- Includes history of Aztec ritual of human sacrifice with graphics of 2 main gods
involved. Also includes a graphic of ceremonial knife. http://www2.hmc.edu/~sbooth/aztecpaper.htmlx
- Aztec
- Includes photographs of Aztec-related items with relevant information accessed
by click on photo. http://www.kent.wednet.edu/KSD/SB/Ancient/Aztec.html
- Aztecs
- Text only presentation which includes main Aztec gods. http://www.rmplc.co.uk/eduweb/sites/wickham/topics/aztecs/aztecs.html
- Aztecs
- Includes article on Aztec culture, good graphics (color), and attached lesson
plan. Contains map, and sub-links that lead to other cultures. http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/kh1cl.htm
- LegendMUD: Aztecs
- A brief history of the Mexica Indians, descendants of the Aztecs. (text only)
http://mud.aus.sig.net./areas/cem-ana.ht
- The Aztecs/Mexicas
- Includes history of the tribes along with other links to information about religion,
poetry, language, games, and graphics. (Excellent graphic of Sun God with explanation)
http://www.indians.org/welker/aztec
- The Azteca Web Page
- Includes sublinks to chat room, facts about Mexico, entertainment, and many other
interesting cultural elements. http://www.azteca.net/aztec/
- Latino Literature - Aztecs
- lWebpage under heavy construction. Includes text that discusses people, law,
religion, trade, language, and agriculture. Also contains graphics of stone calendar
and mosaic mask. http://www.ollusa.edu/alumni/alumni/latino/aztecs.html
- Aztecs
- Two good graphics/Includes article on Cortes's involvement with the Aztec empire
+ lesson plan for its use. http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/kh2cl.html
Virtual tour of Tenochtitlan
- Virtual tour of ancient city of Tenochtitlan. With proper software, user can
experience a walk through the ancient city.http://vrml.sgi.com/handbook/
- Nahuatl Home Page - The University of Montana
- Introduces and give hisotorical information about Nahuatl, the language of the
Aztecs. http://www.umt.edu/history/NAHUATL/
- INDIANS
- Pre-history of Indians of Mexico. Details the emergence of Aztecs as major power
within the community. Includes photo and Aztec calendar. http://www.eecs.uic.edu/~rgarciac/indians.html
- The Aztec Calendar
- Detailed site giving specific information from the Aztec and Mayan calendars,
their gods, as well as interesting facts such as how they achieved their unique appearance.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~voorburg/aztec.html
- The Aztec Physical Appearance
- Sub-site of Aztec web page. Includes illustrated section which outlines how characteristic
Aztec profile was achieved. http://www.azteca.net/aztec/nahuatl/physical.html
Mayas
CMCC - Mystery of the Maya
- General introduction to Mayan culture, even including information regarding an
IMAX film and a Teacher's Guide for its use.http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/civiliz/maya/mminteng.html
- MayaQuest '97 - About the Maya
- Includes information and photos detailing ancient Mayas as well as their modern-day
counterparts.http://www.mecc.com/maya97/maya/maya.html
- Mayan Culture, Oddities, and Games
- Details unusual tidbits about Mayan culture, all of which would be interesting
to high school students. This site even inclludes an interactive program ("Can
You Find the Red Jaguar?"). http://www.halfmoon.org/culture.html
- Mayan Sounds
- Sound site that introduces user to sounds used in Mayan language. http://www.eecs.uic.edu/~rgarciac/indians.html
- MAYAN ART
- Includes description of temple decorations and death dress. Text only. http://udgftp.cencar.udg.mx/ingles/documen/mayaarte.html
- GB Online's Mesoamerica (sans frames)
- Includes key ruins of Mayan civilization with color photos of each. http://pages.prodigy.com/GBonline/mesowelc-old.html
- The Ancient Maya Civilization
- Includes information on key Mayan ruins with photos which can be accessed by
clicking on name. http://ocean.st.usm.edu/~tgparker/maya.html#H6
- The Ancient Maya Civilization
- Extensive listing of sub-links with very specific information regarding many
aspects of the Mayan culture. http://ocean.st.usm.edu/~tgparker/maya.html
- Maya of Guatemala
- Includes sub-links to information on folklore, tradition, language, geography
and astronomy. http://mars.cropsoil.uga.edu/trop-ag/the-maya.htm
- Maya Indians
- Includes brief history of Mayan culture with sub-links to religion, history,
math, philosophy, astronomy, and other key subjects. http://tesuque.cs.sandia.gov/~bbooth/docs/mayan/maya.html
- Mayas
- Brief introduction to Mayan history with key Mayan ruins noted. Zoom-in map of
Mexico included. http://www.mpsnet.com.mx/mexico/intereses/mayas.html
- Mayan Civilization
- includes information on Mayan art, writing, political information, with graphics.
http://www.indians.org/welker/maya.htm
- The Mayas
- Includes sub-links to sites that give an overview of Mayan history, folklore,
traditions, and maps. http://www.indians.org/welker/mayamenu.htm
- Maya
- Includes student artwork relevant to the Mayan culture with key information accessed
by click on picture. http://www.kent.wednet.edu/KSD/SB/Ancient/Maya.html
- The Maya
- General overview of Mayan culture with special emphasis on architecture and religion.
Includes sub-links to other sites. http://www.localaccess.com/chappell/maya.htm
- The world of the mayan culture...
- English version of the World of the Mayan Culture with maps and graphics. Map
clicks give opportunity to travel within the Mayan empire. (Spanish version follows.)
http://www.yucatan.com.mx/mayas/mapaengl.htm
- El mundo de la cultura maya
- Spanish version of brief history of the Maya, including maps and graphics. http://www.yucatan.com.mx/mayas/mapamay.htm
Incas
- Quechua dances
- Includes description of native Incan dances. (text only) http://www.best.com:80/~gibbons/dances.html
- Musica Peruana
- Includes fragments of Peruvian music, much of which dates back to the Incas.
http://ekeko.rcp.net.pe/snd/snd.html
- DXing the Land of the Incas
- Discusses history of the Incas in Peru and more recent history and development.
http://www.mcrest.edu/~moore/south/peru/dxperu1.html
- Machu Picchu - Cusco, Per·
- Spanish version of introduction to importance of Machu Picchu in Incan culture.
(includes photo) http://ekeko.rcp.net.pe/peru/cusco/machupichu.html
- The Inca
- Includes a brief history of the Incan culture with an emphasis on architecture
and religion. It also contains a map and a picture of an Incan temple. http://www.localaccess.com/chappell/inca.htm
- Inca
- Includes art work with relevant information about the Incan culture accessed
by click on picture. http://www.kent.wednet.edu/KSD/SB/Ancient/Inca.html
- Jeremy S
- Introduction to Incan culture. Includes background information as to their gods
and the importance of each. http://www.kent.wednet.edu/KSD/SB/Ancient/Jeremy_S.html
- LatinoLink: ARCHEOLOGISTS FIND 500-YEAR-OLD INCA
- Newspaper article regarding the finding of the remains of a 500 year-old Incan
warrior in full regalia in 1995. http://www.latino.com/inca1024.html
Combined Cultural Information
Latin American Religions
- Includes a listing of relevant Library of Congress subject headings. http://www.lib.utulsa.edu/guides/larllcsh.htm
- Civilizations in America
- Presents general information concerning Incas, Aztecs and Mayas, as well as other
Mesoamerican peoples. (No pictures) http://www.wsu.edu:8000/~dee/CivAmerica/
- INDIANS OF THE AMERICAS
- Includes brief outline which identifies information regarding land, people, work,
homes, weapons, clothes, etc. http://admin.aces.k12.ct.us/classweb/ansonia2/
- Mexico - Society - Culture
- Includes summary of the use of textiles to preserve Aztec and Mayan culture for
future generations. http://www.globalreports.com/mexico/socux4.htm
- Aztecs, Incas,
and Mayas (In Spanish)
- Includes bilingual resources along with links to the three different civilizations
with activities and projects sub-links for each. http://www-tep.ucsd.edu/people/Christi-Leslie/finalproject/christi3.html
- Aztecs and Mayas (In Spanish)
- Includes Spanish version of information on Aztecs, with sub-links to Mayan information.
http://www.mexicana.com/espanol/community/29nf-teoti.shtml
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