Olmecs
One theory on how early humans reached the Americas
1 Land Bridge
2 Paddle boats
Who was at the top of the Mayan social hierarchy?
Nobles
Capitla of the Empire
Mesoamerica is referred to as what
One thing the Mayans are known for
stone temples/palaces
books on astronomy and religion
calendars
Why is our government in today's times similiar to the one the Aztecs used?
They voted and had majority rules like we now use
Democracy
True or False: The Olmecs are considered the 2nd civilization
False
One characteristic of the Long Count calendar?
universal cycle
Did the Aztecs perform human sacrifices on prisoners?
Yes
What most likely happened to the Olmecs?
Most likely the Mayans or another civilization killed them off
2 likely reasons why the Mayans went away
overpopulation
frequent wars
What most likey happend to the Aztecs?
Smallpox
other cultures coming together to fight them
What is maize?
Corn
Favorite college team
??
Favorite color
??