Pre-classic
Pre-classic Development
Classic Maya
Periods
Fun terms
100
What is this group of people whose origin name is the "Rubber People"? ( Also referred to as the Mother-Culture)
Olmec
100
Broad region, Pacific Coastal Plane of Southeastern Chiapas and neighboring Guatemala. Evidence of pre-classic development in the Chiapa de Corzo region through pottery remains
What is Socousco Region
100
This culture is known for their colorful murals. Located in Chiapas. Politically important in the early classic period. Possible decline by Yaxchilan.
What is Bonampak?
100
Time period that began about 1.8 million years ago and lasted until about 11,700 years ago. (10,000yrs ago) >long interglacial periods characterized moderate conditions
Pleistocene Epoch
100
Four sister crops
Beans, Squash, Chiles, and Maize
200
This art style is particular to an ancient civilization which featured were-jaguar deities.
Olmec art featuring Las Limas figure e.g Adolescent boy holds were-jaguar deity in his arms.
200
17 permanent settlements (Tierra Largas) Diet- found through evidence of carbonized seeds fauna: domesticated dogs & turkeys, wild: rabbits, deer, & peccary. Housing Style- largest at San Jose Mogote (150 people (1300-1200BC) division of labor, hierarchy
What is Oaxaca: Tierras Largas Phase
200
“Place where men go to become Gods” N.E of Mexico City
Teotihucan
200
8,000BC- 2,000BC Warmer climate Rise in populations Micro--> Macro bands
Archaic Period
200
A mound or deposit containing shells, animal bones, and other refuse that indicates the site of a human settlement.
Midden
300
This site recovered 8 Colossal Heads. Evidence of drainage systems. Obsidian artifacts determined trade as a possibility. Possibly with the (La Cumbres Cultures)
San Lorenzo
300
Site: Ceramics found, leatherwork, motar and hand Burials wrapped in petates Projectile points found
What is Tlapacoya
300
Located near the Usumacinta River. Difficult to access. Location for 8 sweatbaths. Drainage system Stone lintels
Yaxchilan
300
Also named the Formative Period, epoch when farming based on maize, beans, and squash really became effective in Mexico. Similar to the Neolithic period Emergence of village lifestyle
Pre-classic
300
Also called New Stone Age, final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans. It was characterized by stone tools shaped by polishing or grinding, dependence on domesticated plants or animals, settlement in permanent villages, and the appearance of such crafts as pottery and weaving. The Neolithic followed the Paleolithic Period, or age of chipped-stone tools, and preceded the Bronze Age, or early period of metal tools.
Neolithic
400
Site where wooden busts, Jades, rubber balls where found. This site is located near San Lorenzo. Site was regarded as a center for ceremonial offering. Bonus 2x: Site located in Tabasco, near the Tonala Rivers. The Great Pyramid of Clay (Heartland)
El Manati
400
Social organization-shamans, ball players, acrobats, musicians. Death cult, and Olmec influence throughout
Tlatilco
400
Temple of the Cross "Astronaut" carving on sarcophagus
Palenque
400
600-900 A.D Rise of civilizations 150-900 A.D Literacy at its height Evidence of Warfare by A.D 250 City states More sites of establishment/ increased societal structures
Classic Period
400
a belief that natural phenomena such as rocks, trees, thunder, or celestial bodies have life or divinity.
Animism
500
Found in La Venta, these figurines featured what particular object?
What is Mirror Figurines
500
La Cumbres Culture Architecture: Base-step temple Social Organization milpa farming center
Cuicuilco
500
Site late classic Puuk style 850-920 AD Nunnery Quadrangle
Uxmal
500
Bonus 50pts. What is the origin name for Monte Alban? (Hint:) begins with the letter O.
Ocelotepec
500
Bonus 2x: water travel migration theory
long chronology
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