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M. Coe- Chapter 5. Rise of a civilization Other civilizations of the time Traits of civilizations Theocracy Rise of state Social System.

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1 M. Coe- Chapter 5

2 Rise of a civilization Other civilizations of the time Traits of civilizations Theocracy Rise of state Social System

3 The Olmec Civilization Introduction Origin- name Location Language Origin Myths and Symbols The Jaguar-totem Religion Social Organization Religion Dress Artistic representations

4 San Lorenzo Olmec Archaeological history location Early settlements- 1700-1500 BC Colossal Heads Aqueducts Trade Diet Social System Decline & fall

5 La Venta Olmec Location & description Origin- 1600 BC Population Mirrors Burials Decline and fall

6 Tres Zapotes & the Long Count calendar History Hieroglyphs Stela C Calendar Dates and controversy Olmecs beyond the heartland

7 Other Early Civilizations The Zapotec Oldest writing Monte Alban Danzantes Calendar Pottery The Izapan La Mojarra and the Isthmian script

8 Preclassic Maya-1 Geographical location Origins Languages Chronology Civilization Social & Economic Organization Religion Burials Sacrifices Dress

9 Preclassic Maya-1 Izapa & the Pacific Coast Kaminaljuyu & the highlands The Peten and the Maya lowlands

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