1. WHAP
Ancient Americas

2. 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

3. Chavin/Olmec map, Llama

4. 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

5. Ancient Americas
Olmec- foundation for future Meso-American civilizations (Maya, Aztec)
Existed from 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

6. 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

7. Feathered Serpent