Sought to prevent the sun from setting for the last time through massive human sacrifices. They used terror to force the

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Sought to prevent the sun from setting for the last time through massive human sacrifices. They used terror to force the compliance of those they conquered. This civilization used diplomacy and the threat of force to grow its empire and used the Quipu to keep records. Their stone structures were carefully put together and very resistant to earthquakes. This Central American civilization was divided into city states who warred among themselves and had those captured sacrificed to their gods. At one time before their writing was effectively deciphered archeologists thought they were a peaceful people. This changed with the unearthing of more warlike paintings and the effective deciphering of their writing. Set the foundation of civilization for Central America this early civilization developed astronomy, human sacrifice, and a ball game which could result in death for the losers. Created an elaborate irrigation system with water cisterns and also fortified pueblos Over exploitation of their environment caused the development of desert over time leading to cannibalism as their civilization collapsed. Sometimes referred to as the "rubber people" they co-existed with the Maya and are known for their colossal head sculptures which were most likely of their rulers and like all Mesoamerican societies of the period ✓ [Choose ] Olmec Maya Inca Aztec Anasazi [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ]