Differences

• Mesoamerican settlements were more nucleated; Andean, less

  • archipelago pattern in the Andes

• Crops: shared maize, chiles and cotton

  • Mesoamerica: cacao
  • Andes: potatoes, coca, llamas

• Technology: Andes, use of silver

• Cultural achievements: Mesoamerica, writing systems; Andes, quipus

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