Indigenous American Empire

Definition

An indigenous American empire refers to a powerful and sophisticated civilization that existed in the Americas before European colonization. These empires were built by native peoples and encompassed vast territories, often with complex political, social, and economic systems.

Related terms

Mesoamerica: Mesoamerica refers to the region in Central America where several indigenous American empires thrived, such as the Aztecs and Maya.

Andean Civilization: The Andean Civilization includes various indigenous American empires that emerged in the Andes Mountains of South America, like the Inca Empire.

City-State: A city-state is an independent political unit consisting of a single city and its surrounding territory. Some indigenous American empires were organized into city-states.