Mesoamerican And Andean civilization part two Flashcards
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What civilization lived in Central America?
Mesoamerican civilization
Most advanced and well-known civilization.
What type of written language did the Mesoamerican civilization use?
Hieroglyphics
What is known for ‘blood letting’?
The practice of piercing the body, face, lips, and genitals.
What was the purpose of human sacrifice in Mesoamerican civilization?
To shed blood to please the gods.
What type of religion did the Mesoamerican civilization practice?
Polytheistic
Who is Kinich Ahau?
The sun god.
What does the ‘doomsday calendar’ signify?
It means the end of an era.
What were the main forms of government in Mesoamerican civilization?
Many city-states led by kings (not an empire).
What was the capital of the Mesoamerican civilization?
Chichen Itza
What was Tikal known for?
It was the religious capital.
What is referred to as the ‘Classical Age’?
The golden age or peak of Mesoamerican civilization.
What environmental factors affected Mesoamerican civilization?
Climate changes.
What agricultural method did they use?
Slash and burn farming.
Which civilization is known as the last and most powerful of the Mesoamerican cultures?
The Aztecs
