Pre-Columbian Civilizations Maya Empire- More than 3,000 years ago, the Maya developed a complex civilization in the rainforests of present-day Guatemala; developed a form of writing; grew corn.
Aztec Empire- Over two centuries, the Aztecs engaged in frequent wars to conquer other peoples of the region.
Inca Empire- The Inca Empire developed along the Pacific coast and in the Andes mountains of South America; they grew potatoes; built roads and stone buildings.