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Andean civilizations

APWH The Earth and Its Peoples Andean Civilizations Notes

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Andean Civilizations 200-1400 South America was unlikely environment for development of rich and powerful civilizations. Agriculture was not easy to do, environment prevented ability Adapted very well to environment and was able to create many different uses out of cold and hot for food storage The clan (ayllu) provides foundation for Indian achievement. They helped each other all the time and reciprocated to create King's soon took advantage of the clan to make them do work for the empire like building roads or temples. They were soon swallowed by the government and were tied hand in hand. All different regions provided all different foods and resources. Early Intermediate Period Moche

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Moche culture

Olmecs 1400-400 BCE Giant heads Chavin 900-200 BCE Andean culture Chaco 850-1250 CE Modern day New Mexico Large buildings Limited agriculture Limited water control Mochica 200-700 CE No written language Near the ocean Peru Agriculture Raised animals Llamas Advanced urban planning Corn, beans, potatoes, squash, peanuts Economy and Trade Traded with other Moche communities Jewelry, ceramics Religion Polytheistic Ceremonial centers Temples for the sun and moon Fell mysteriously Cahokia 900-1250 CE Largest chiefdom in America in its time Trading city Made clay, pottery, stone goods, leather, copper Located near the Missouri River Declined due to major flooding Maya Based in Central America The Yucatan peninsula From 300-900 CE Patriarchal society Several different languages

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Chavin
Moche culture

Olmecs 1400-400 BCE Giant heads Chavin 900-200 BCE Andean culture Chaco 850-1250 CE Modern day New Mexico Large buildings Limited agriculture Limited water control Mochica 200-700 CE No written language Near the ocean Peru Agriculture Raised animals Llamas Advanced urban planning Corn, beans, potatoes, squash, peanuts Economy and Trade Traded with other Moche communities Jewelry, ceramics Religion Polytheistic Ceremonial centers Temples for the sun and moon Fell mysteriously Cahokia 900-1250 CE Largest chiefdom in America in its time Trading city Made clay, pottery, stone goods, leather, copper Located near the Missouri River Declined due to major flooding Maya Based in Central America The Yucatan peninsula From 300-900 CE Patriarchal society Several different languages

The Earth and Its Peoples - Chapter 12

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CHAPTER 12 Peoples and Civilizations of the Americas, 200?1500 I?? seq NLA \r 0 \h . Classic-Era Culture and Society in Mesoamerica, 200?900 A?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . Teotihuacan 1?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Teotihuacan was a large Mesoamerican city at the height of its power in 450?600 c.e. The city had a population of 125,000 to 200,000 inhabitants and was dominated by religious structures, including pyramids and temples where human sacrifice was carried out. 2?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . The growth of Teotihuacan was made possible by forced relocation of farm families to the city and by agricultural innovations including irrigation works and chinampas (?floating gardens?) that increased production and thus supported a larger population.
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