set 7 Flashcards
Tlaloc
Tlaloc: Tlaloc was an important deity in Mesoamerican mythology associated with rain, fertility, and agriculture. He was particularly revered by the Aztecs, who built elaborate temples in his honor.
Tres Zapotes
Tres Zapotes: Tres Zapotes was a pre-Columbian archaeological site located in the modern-day Mexican state of Veracruz. It was one of the most important Olmec sites and is known for its large stone monuments.
Tula (Hidalgo)
Tula (Hidalgo): Tula was a city in ancient Mesoamerica that was the capital of the Toltec civilization. It was located in what is now the Mexican state of Hidalgo
Tuxtla Mountains
Tuxtla Mountains: The Tuxtla Mountains are a range of volcanic mountains located in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas
Tzompantli
Tzompantli: Tzompantli was a type of platform or scaffold used in Mesoamerican civilizations, particularly by the Aztecs. It was used for displaying the skulls of sacrificial victims.
Uaxactun
Uaxactun: Uaxactun was a Mayan archaeological site located in the Petén region of Guatemala. It was a major center of Mayan civilization during the Late Classic period.
Underworld
Underworld: In Mesoamerican mythology, the underworld was a realm where the dead went after they died. It was often associated with caves and water, and was ruled over by various deities
Urn
Urn: An urn is a type of vessel used for holding the remains of the dead. In Mesoamerica, urns were often elaborately decorated and were used in burial rituals.
Uxmal
Uxmal: Uxmal was a large pre-Columbian archaeological site located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It was one of the most important cities of the Mayan civilization
Vigesimal
Vigesimal: Vigesimal is a numbering system based on the number twenty. It was used by several Mesoamerican civilizations, including the Maya
Yoke
Yoke: A yoke is a type of wooden beam used to carry heavy loads. In Mesoamerica, yokes were often used to carry water or other goods
Yucatan
Yucatan: The Yucatan Peninsula is a large land mass in southeastern Mexico that includes the states of Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. It was an important center of Mayan civilization
Zapotec
Zapotec: The Zapotec were an indigenous people who lived in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. They were known for their complex political and social structures and their advanced knowledge of agriculture and engineering
Zenith
Zenith: The zenith is the point in the sky directly above the observer. It was an important concept in Mesoamerican astronomy and was used to track the movements of the stars
Zero
Zero: The concept of zero was developed independently in several different civilizations, including Mesoamerica. The Maya, for example, had a sophisticated understanding of the concept of zero and used it in their mathematical calculations
