Great Civilizations in the Americas The Maya, Aztecs and Incas.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Early American Civilizations Native civilizations that began in Latin America were: A.Olmec B.Zapotec C.Maya D.Aztec E.Inca.

Advertisements

Maya, Aztec and Inca Civilizations. Essential Question What are the cultural achievements of the Ancient Maya?

Mayans By:Steven G. Steve B. Jalen J. Angela H.Roxana C. Abraham O.

The Peoples of Ancient Mexico

Early American Civilizations Mesoamerica. Introduction Several great civilizations arose in present-day Mexico and in Central and South America. The most.

Life in the Americas Pages questions 1-6

~Chapter 2~ Latin America: Shaped by Its History

Early Civilizations The blossoming of life as we know it…

1. What were the two most important trade items in Ghana? 2. Describe the importance of Mansa Musa. 3. Explain the Bantu migrations and its’ importance.

SSWH8 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the development of societies in Central and South America.

Mayan, Aztec, Inca 11a,b.

What makes a civilization “advanced”?

Civilizations of the Americas Civilizations of Middle America.

Location: Gulf Coast of Mexico

Ancient American Civilizations A civilization can be defined as “an advanced culture.” Basic features of early civilizations included the building of cities,

MESOAMERICA EQ: 1) What is Mesoamerica? 2) What are some contributions from Mesoamerica & how do they impact us? 3) How does the development of Mesoamerica.

Pages Cities and Empires in North America

Great Civilizations in the Americas The Olmec, Aztec, Maya, and Inca.

Early Latin American Civilizations Maya, Aztec, Inca.

Central & South American Civilizations History never looks like history when you are living through it. History never looks like history when you are living.

What is a Civilization? Maya Aztec Inca.

Cities and Empires Chapter 1, Section 2 Chapter 1 The First Americans Section 1 – Early Peoples Section 2 – Cities and Empires Section 3 – North American.

Mayas – 1000 B.C.E C.E. Location: Rain Forests of Central America.

Chapter 7 Civilizations of the Americas (1400 B.C.–A.D. 1570)

Mexico Lesson 2: Creating a Mexican Culture. Mexixo’s Early Civilizations Complete the Anticipation Guide on the bottom of page 2 in your packet. ONLY.

Empires of the Americas

E. Napp The Mayas In this lesson, students will be able to define the following terms: Mayas Farming Techniques of the Mayas Religious beliefs of the Mayas.

ANCIENT AMERICANS Centennial Middle School. When I call a place civilized, what does that mean to you?

Key Terms Mayas Farming Techniques of the Mayas Religious beliefs of the Mayas Class Hierarchy of the Mayas Accomplishments of the Mayas Coach Smith.

Peoples and Empires of the Americas. Pre-Columbian Societies  Pre-Columbian – before the arrival of Christopher Columbus  Art highly advanced  Gender.

Chapter 6 Mesoamerican Civilizations

Mayans vs. Aztecs. Aim  Were the Mayans similar to the Aztecs?

Workbook Page 3 Class Notes.

Chapter 2, Section 3.  Mayan cities flourished for over 1,500 years.  Civilizations: an advanced culture which usually includes cities, well organized.

Empires of the South Maya, Aztec, and Inca. Civilizations Created large civilizations  Group of people with an advance culture Had writing, record keeping,

Unit 1: Early Civilizations Prehistory – A.D

Bell Work Describe the locations of the Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and the Incas.

Bellringer  Maize  Tribute  Quipu  Ch. 11 Sec. 3 Pgs

Mr. Kelly C.S. – Study the locations, landforms, and climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America and their effects on Mayan, Aztec,

Chapter 6 Pre-Columbian Civilizations World History: Connection to Today, Modern Era.

Section 1 Civilizations of Mesoamerica.    A ball court in Monte Albán Mesoamerican Ball Game  A Ballcourt goal (tlatchtemalacatl)  A modern player.

GOOD MORNING Please take a guided note sheet from my orange chair.

Early American Civilizations Notes Mayas Aztecs Incas.

SSWH8 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the development of societies in Central and South America.

People & Empires in the Americas

Cities & Empires Unit 1 Chapter 1, Section 2.

The First Civilizations of the Americas

Census An official count of all the people in an area

Ch. 7 Civilizations of the Americas (Prehistory-AD 1570)

The Maya, Aztec and Inca Civilizations

Early Civilizations in the Americas

Maya Create City-States

SSWH 8 Demonstrate an understanding of the development of societies in Central and South America.

Empires of the South.

Chapter 6 Civilizations of the Americas

Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Civilizations

You are there! This morning, you left your farm to journey to Copan. Built in the rain forest of Central America, it is just one of at least a hundred.

Civilizations of the Americas

The Americas Color and label where each civilization settled

6X Thursday Early North American Societies

The World of the Mayas.

Pre-Columbian Cultures in North America

What makes a civilization “advanced”?

Aim: Explain Maya Beliefs and Achivements

Early Civilizations in Mesoamerica

Maya: Exit Slip Aztec: Exit Slip

Mesoamerican Civilizations Olmec and Maya

Ancient American Civilizations

Mesoamerican Global Two Ms. Lyons.

Presentation transcript:

Great Civilizations in the Americas The Maya, Aztecs and Incas

What is a “Civilization?” Civilization – an advanced society with:

The Olmecs ,500 years ago 3.Developed in the forests along the Gulf of Mexico

The Maya 3000 years ago Present day Mexico and Guatamala

Mayan Cities The Maya built cities in Mexico and Central America. Stone pyramids towered over the cities

Mayan Society Mayan society was divided by classes. 1.Warriors/Priests 2.Nobles, government officials 3.Peasant farmers

Advances in Learning Hieroglyphics – Painted them on paper Carved them into stone columns

Advances in Learning Calendars Had 2 calendars. One had Day months for religious purposes. The other had Day months, based on the sun. They linked the 2 together to identify days that would bring good fortune.

Advances in Learning Astronomy Very accurate. Calculated the Solar Year almost perfectly.

Why all the advancements? Developed knowledge in these areas to help understand their gods.

The Decline-Why?