CRADLE OF EARLY SCIENCE Flashcards
includes the entire area of Central America from southern Mexico up to the border of South America
Mesoamerica
Mesoamerican region is
rich in culture and knowledge
one of the famous civilizations that lasted for approximately 2,000 years.
these people are known for their works in astronomy.
Mayan Civilization
allows them to use their temples for astronomical observation. For example, the ___ situated at the location of the Sun during the spring and fail equinoxes
pyramid at Chichen Itza in Mexico
Mayan civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization developed by the
Mayan peoples
Mayan peoples are noted for ____
noted for its logo syllabic script, art, architecture, mathematics, calendar and astronomical system.
Mayans are also known for measuring time using
two complicated calendar systems.
the calendar are useful for
religious rituals and cultural celebrations
Mayans also built looms for weaving cloth and devised a rainbow of glittery paints made from a mineral called ____
mica
is also famous in Mesoamerica
made advanced scientific ideas considering their limitations as old civilizations
Inca Civilizations
a system of knotted ropes to keep records that only experts can interpret
quipu
Aztec Civilizations has also made substantial contributions to Science and Technology and to the society as a whole. Some of their contributions are the following:
Mandatory Education
Chocolates
Antispasmodic Medication
Chinampa
Aztec Calendar
Invention of the Canoe
In Mayan culture, they used it as currency.
Chocolate
valued the cacao beans and made it as part of their tribute to their gods.
Aztec
use a type of antispasmodic medication that could prevent muscle spasm and relax muscles, which could help during surgery
Antispasmodic Medication
