Vocab
Corn
What is, maize
This early civilization was located in what modern-day country?
What is, Peru
What are the Olmec most famous for creating?
What is, Giant stone heads
What type of government did the Maya have?
What is, City-states
Which civilization developed advanced calendars?
What is, Maya
The ritualistic killing of a person as a religious or cultural offering
What is, Human Sacrifice
Caral devoloped near the coast but relied on what natural resource to support farming?
The Olmec lived in what general region?
What is, Mesoamerica / Central Mexico
What was the main purpose of Maya human sacrifice?
what is, To honor/please the gods
Which civilization is known for early large-scale architecture without metal tools?
What is, Caral
The study of stars and planets
What is, Astronomy
Why is Caral considered one of the earliest important civilizations in the Americas?
Why are the Olmec called the “mother culture”?
What is, They influenced later civilizations like the Maya
What role did religion play in Maya government?
What is, Kings were connected to gods / religious authority
What achievement shows the Maya had advanced math knowledge?
The belief that there are many gods
What is, polytheism.
What does the lack of weapons found in Caral suggest about their Society?
What is, It may have been more peaceful/less focused on warfare
What can historians infer about Olmec society from the size of the stone heads?
What is, Strong leadership / organized society
Why were the Maya calendar and astronomy so important?
What is, Helped with farming and religious events
How do Olmec achievements show early cultural influence in the region?
What is, Their ideas/art influenced later civilizations
Structures that are built to be very large, often to honor the power of the rulers of society or its gods.
What is, Monumental Architecture
How did Geography shape the development if Caral's economy
What is, Coastal + river access ->trade + irrigation-based farming
Why does the creation of the stone heads suggest a complex society?
What is, Required planning, labor, leadership, and resources
How did Maya religion influence their daily life and decisions?
Guided farming, rituals, leadership, and sacrifices
Which achievement BEST shows how these civilizations adapted to their environment?
What is, Farming techniques / irrigation / architecture (accept reasoning-based answers)