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| formed large cities; elaborate political and economic organization; collapse of Teotihuacan in central Mexico and the abandonment of the classical Maya cities in the 8th century caused change; |
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| Established capital at Tula in 968; cult of sacrifice and war, often shown through art; empire spread over much of Central Mexico; lead by leader Topiltzin, who was a priest; lasted until 1150. |
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| beds of aquatic weeds, mud, and earth that has been placed in frames made of cane and rooted to the lake floor; artificial floating islands; high yield of crop; used by Aztecs. |
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| knotted strings with which numerical and other information could be recorded; worked like an abacus. |
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