first set Flashcards
ball courts
always in the shape of an I
bonampak
site with elaborate mural paintings
chacmool
mesoamerican sculputre of a reclining warrior with its head often turned 90 degrees
ballgame
a game that would be played all accross mesoamerica with evidence for standardized rules and had ritual association.
bloodletting
cerimony involving pericing a body part so you would bleed then collecting the blood and burning it.
cacao
seed from which chocalote and cocco are made
Chalcatzingo
An archaeological site located in the Valley of Morelos, Mexico. It was an important center of the Olmec civilization and features several rock carvings, including the famous “Four-Quadrant Stone.”
Chichimeca:
Chichimeca: A general term used to refer to various indigenous groups that inhabited northern and central Mexico during the pre-Columbian era. They were known for their nomadic lifestyle and resistance to Spanish colonization.
Chinampa
Chinampa: A Mesoamerican agricultural system that involved creating raised fields in shallow lake beds by piling up layers of mud and organic material. This technique was used by the Aztecs to grow crops such as maize, beans, and squash
Cholula
Cholula: A city in central Mexico that was an important center of Mesoamerican civilization. It was renowned for its great pyramid, which was one of the largest in the world by volume.
Codex
Codex: A term used to refer to pre-Columbian Mesoamerican books made of bark paper or animal hides. They were used to record historical events, religious rituals, and other important information
Colima
Colima: A state in western Mexico that was inhabited by various indigenous groups before the arrival of the Spanish. It is known for its archaeological sites and for its distinctive pottery, which often features anthropomorphic and zoomorphic designs
