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The materials (see below) for this week includes images, charts, and a video about the expansion the Aztec and the Inca political entities before the arrival of the Spaniards. These two civilizations are traditionally referred as empires as they have extended their political control over surrounding indigenous communities. Nevertheless, these two civilizations were really a compound of several societies, both political powers have progressively conquered and added to their political spheres. How do these materials show this process of political expansion experienced by the Aztecs and Incas up to the time the Spaniards arrived? After analyzing how the Aztecs and Incas subjugated other various native communities, is it possible to describe the New World as diverse and multicultural? Support your answer with information or examples from the materials provided. You can't use additional sources.

Growth of the Aztec Empire:

Aztec Expansion Map (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Growth of the Aztec Empire (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Growth of the Inca Empire:

Map of the Inca Empire (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Rise of the Inca (Video) (Links to an external site.)