Olmec, Anasazi, Maya

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What were the Anasazi accomplishments?

experts in irrigation systems experts building cliff dwellings and adobe homes

Olmec Farmers

grew maize, beans and squash

tribe

group of families bound together under a single leadership

peninsula

land surrounded by water on three sides

artifacts

objects such as the Olmecs Colossal heads and Jade Masks, made and used by early humans

What jobs did the Maya have?

priests, farmers, hunters, musicians, storytellers, kings and warriors

Maya Temples

served as ceremonial centers for religious rituals and homes for priests or rulers

stelae

stone monuments that dotted the landscape

adobe

sun-dried brick which were used by Anasazi to build homes

exchange

to trade or even barter

La Venta

An Ancient island town of Middle America on the east coast of what is now Mexico; Center of Olmec Culture for bartering, word means "the sale"

sculptors

Artists who create artworks by carving.

Where did the Anasazi live?

Four corners: Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

Where did the Olmec live?

Lived in Central Mexico which is modern day Veracuz and Tabasco

Who were the Anasazi?

Native Americans, Farmers of maize

Where did the Maya live?

North America, Yucatan Peninsula, rain forests in cities in homes

What were the accomplishments of the Olmec?

They invented the concept of zero. 1st ball ceremonial game that was much like soccer. Made many of the artifacts collected by Pre-Colombian art markets, such as Jade Masks, Colossal stone heads.

What were some of the accomplishments of the Maya?

They wrote books, developed a 365 day calendar, build canals, temples and pyramids and designed pottery, clothing and jewelry.

glyphs

a type of writing

calendar

a way to measure time in days, months and years

maize

corn

When did the Olmec live?

1500 B.C. to 400 B.C.

Who were the Olmec?

1st major civilization in Central Mexico. Master sculptors, had long distance exchange networks, left behind big stone heads

When did the Anasazi live?

200 A.D.

civilization

A complex, highly organized living order


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