Social Notes Flashcards
Where did the Olmecs live
They lived in the lowlands along the gulf of Mexico ~ 3,500 years ago
What did the Olmecs build?
they built temples and statues that were over 10 feet tall
Where did the Mayans live?
Lived in Southern Mexico and part of Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, Belize)
What did the Mayans grow on their farms?
Maize, beans, and sweet potatoes
What did the Mayans build (enslaved people)
They built huge stone pyramids
What were the 2 largest cities in Mexico
Tikal and Chichen Itza
Where is Chichen Itza?
on the Yucatan Peninsula
The Mayas had a theocracy, what does a theocracy mean?
a society ruled by religious leaders. The kings served as high priests
What is a political unit that controls a city and its surrounding land?
A city-state
Where did the Aztecs live?
The Aztecs lived in Central Mexico which was North of the Mayans.
What are raised roads made of packed dirt?
Causeways
What was the ORIGINAL name of the capital of Mexico?
Tenochtitlan
What is the capital of Mexico NOW called?
Mexico City
The Mayans had an advanced number system that contained the concept of what number?
Zero
Which of Mexico’s largest cities contained 6 pyramids?
Tikal
