Lesson 3: Cradles of Early Science Flashcards
Describes a complex way of life characterized by the
urbanization of a community, division of labor (social
stratification), and shared methods of communication
beyond natural spoken language (writing system)
Civilization
This Covers the entire area of
Central America, from
southern Mexico up to
the border of South
America
Mesoamerica
In the Mayan Civilization, this calendar is based on the solar cycles
Haab Calendar (365 days)
In the Mayan Civilization: This calendar is related to agricultural cycles, religious rituals, and movement of the celestial bodies
Tzolkin Calendar (260 days)
They are the most scientifically-advance people in Mesoamerica responsible for building hydraulic systems, developing technology for growing different crops , producing rubber products, and designing cities using ordinary machineries and tools
Mayan Civilization
In the Maya Civilization, this was one of the world’s first writing system
Mayan Hieroglyphics
Number system based on the numeral 20 and the concept of zero and positional value.
Mayan positional number system
Their civilization incorporated a large portion of wester South America , centered on the Andes Mountains
Inca Civilization
This is a system of knotted ropes for record-keeping
quipu
A Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico from 14th to 16th centuries
Aztec Civilization
This is the agriculture technology that was developed by Aztec people
Chinampa
This is a light narrow boat used for traveling in water system
Canoe
This is a system of traditional medicine that was developed by Indians
Ayurveda
This is where Indians are known for
Metallurgical works and iron manufacture
an ancient text that describes surgical & medical procedures
Susrutasamhita of Sustruta