1. Chapter 9 Ancient America

2. 1.Geography of the Americas
A) Rocky mountains in North America, Andes in South America
Yucatan Peninsula- jungle area
B) Ancient civilizations developed in the Andes.
C) Geography of Meso-America less harsh than Andes. Meso- America= Mexico down to Costa Rica

3. 2. Ancient Andean Civilization
A) First civilization in Andes was the Chavin. 900BC
B) Next civilization was Nazca- masters of art and irrigation. Modern day Peru.
C) Moche culture rose in north Peru. Good with irrigation and architecture.

4. 3. Olmec of Meso-America
A) First civilization in the Americas was Olmec. Cities near Oaxaca.
B) Olmec art- stone heads
C) Olmecs influenced the Mayans who came later.

5. 4. Mayan Civilization
A) 500 BC- Mayan culture developed in central Mexico. Golden age AD
B) Grew beans and maize, or corn. Made many sacrifices to gods.
C) Art linked to religion- ex. Mayan Calendar. Advanced in math & astronomy