Key Components to a Civilization
Belief in gods or any higher power
Religion
What grew in the Olmec Civilization as they learned to grow more food?
Population
What were some of the major technological achievements of the Aztec?
Built dikes, aqueducts, chinampas, great pyramids and temples.
Canals that carried fresh water, Helped Aztecs grow crops
Aqueducts
system of farming for crops
agriculture
Class system divided up by wealth and status (power)
King, High Officials, and Priests
What were the two main social classes among the Aztec?
Nobles and Commoners
Artificial Islands (used for more farmland)
Chinampas
a way to supply water from an outside source
Irrigation
Government
The Maya had dozens of independent ___________________________, all with it's own king and territory.
City-States
How did Aztec people express their culture?
Aztec jewelers made rings, necklaces
Artisans made fans, headdresses, shields from the brightly colored feathers of tropical birds
Drawings of symbols that stand for a word, idea or sound
Hieroglyphics
A wall to hold back water
Dike
Achievements in building or engineering by the people of the civilization
Technology
Why did the Maya believe in Gods all representing nature?
Believed they were powerful, strong, and gave them life.
Why did the Aztec's practice human sacrifice?
Their blood was an offering to the Gods
Buildings for observing the sun, moon, and other objects in the sky
Observatories
Arts, Games, Literature, Drama, Clothing, Hair Style
Culture
Why may have the Maya fell into ruin?
Natural Disasters, Warfare, Food shortages
How did the Aztec's communicate with one another?
Through spoken language, They told stories about the Gods
Colorful, tropical birds
Quetzal