The Americas AP World Mr. Owen Fall 2011 (though it feels like winter)
Civilizations of Mesoamerica
Intro to Mesoamerica Cultures lacked contacts Lack of Domesticated animals Classical Era of Americas = Definition Diversity of Mesoamerican civilizations
Maya: Writing and Warfare Classical phase of Maya civilization: 250–900 C.E. Developments of Classical Phase
Maya: Writing and Warfare Maya economy Political Decline
Teotihuacán: America ’s Greatest City Intro Social: Specialized Artisans Art and Culture
Teotihuacán: America ’s Greatest City Large influence on Mesoamerica Mysterious collapse ca. 650 C.E.
Civilizations of the Andes
Intro: Civilizations of the Andes Location Classical era Definition
Chavín: A Pan-Andean Religious Movement Origins 900 B.C.E., Chavín de Huántar became focus of a religious movement Strategic Location Social Stratification
Chavín: A Pan-Andean Religious Movement Religious Life Art Did not become an empire
Moche: A Regional Andean Civilization Agriculture Political Social Decline