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WHAP Ancient Americas

Americas By 3000 BCE indigenous people utilize agriculture such as maize, beans, potatoes, peppers, pumpkins, cotton, and tobacco Mesoamerica (central America region, modern day Mexico) Chavin civilization (Peru) existed from 1000 to 200 BCE. Domesticated the llama for meat, wool, transport

Chavin/Olmec map, Llama

Ancient Americas Chavin- used drainage and irrigation techniques Agricultural surplus lead to at least 3 urban centers each supporting at least 10,000 people Metallurgy- gold, silver, copper Declined due to no organization/central authority

Ancient Americas Olmec- foundation for future Meso-American civilizations (Maya, Aztec) Existed from 1200-400 BCE Trade as far as 250 miles away for jade and obsidian Large pyramids and sculptures (Olmec heads) Writing system- glphs (pictures and symbols) Number system that used a zero

Ancient Americas Culture- Feathered serpents, half man half animal creatures Ball game- were losers were possibly sacrificed Elite priests dominate society, cities align with stars Created 365 day calender

Feathered Serpent