Civilizations of South/Central America by Mrs. Braunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh 6th Period 2023 en-us 2023-10-10 21:29:33 UTC 2023-10-25 03:35:24 UTC hello@padlet.com By: Vikram Singh, Ben Kim, Natalie Nishikawa, Caden Moon pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740681103 2023-10-10 21:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740681103 Photo pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740681226 2023-10-10 21:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740681226 Map/Geographic Region pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740681797 The Olmecs resided along the gulf of Mexico ]]> 2023-10-10 21:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740681797 Timeframe: pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740681915 1200 to 400 B.C The Olmecs were the first major civilization in Mexico, considered a “pristine civilization”, which means they developed on their own without large influence from neighboring civilizations. Olmec society flourished in an ancient settlement called "La Venta" from 800 to 400 B.C. The fall of the Olmec was thought to have been caused by climate change, human actions, deforestation, and/or overfarming, but is largely unknown. ]]> 2023-10-10 21:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740681915 Culture pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682117 The Olmecs were polytheistic, and they were the first Mesoamerican civilization. Olmec gods were depicted as humans with traits from reptiles, birds, and felines. They performed religious ceremonies that included bloodletting and human sacrifice, and Olmec culture influenced the Aztecs and Mayas. ]]> 2023-10-10 21:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682117 Intellectual Aspects pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682283 Any key intellectual or technological advances?

The Olmecs were known for their superb architecture, the concept of zero, developing a calendar, creating (a type of) hieroglyphics and are also credited with the first conduit drainage system. The Olmecs also built many great cities with stone buildings and temples (architecture) ]]> 2023-10-10 21:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682283 Artistic Influence pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682470 Art: Head sculpture, depicts individual kings or rulers. 

They were great artists with stone carvings, woodcarvings, and cave paintings being their specialties. They were very advanced in architecture as well. ]]> 2023-10-10 21:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682470 Influence on Others pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682554
Olmec-style Artifacts have been found at archeological sites outside of the mainland of Olmec civilization. Additionally, archaeologists have unearthed an ancient city influenced by Olmec culture near Mexico City, hundreds of miles away. These discoveries prove how Olmec culture has spread from the mainland and taken effect on other societies.]]> 2023-10-10 21:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682554 Legacy/Aftermath pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682641 The Olmecs left a Legacy that spread advancements in sculpting with ceramic and jade. They also spread the deities depicted in their art and religion (sky-dragons and a feathered-snake god) to other civilizations such as the Mayan people and the Aztecs. They had a large influence, being the first Mesoamerican civilization. ]]> 2023-10-10 21:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740682641 Zapotec People https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740687689 2023-10-10 21:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740687689 Aztec and Mexica People https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740687881 2023-10-10 21:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740687881 Mayan People https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740687998 2023-10-10 21:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740687998 Map https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688055 2023-10-10 21:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688055 Toltec People 8164264 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688422 2023-10-10 21:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688422 By: https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688577 Aarush Abhyankar, Edward Kholodenko, Kyle Stutzin, Julie Zhu]]> 2023-10-10 21:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688577 Timeline: 8174492 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688600 Lasted from 1325 to 1521
1325: Aztecs established Tenochtitlan (capital) in Central Mexico
1428: Aztecs became an independent power
1434: Aztec capital created an alliance (Triple Alliance) with two other city-states (Texcoco and Tlacopan)
1502-1520: Moctezuma II, powerful king of the Aztecs; peak of Aztecs
]]> 2023-10-10 21:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688600 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688719 2023-10-10 21:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688719 By: https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688835 Theo Scherer, Kevin Li, and Maya Tse]]> 2023-10-10 21:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688835 By: https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688893 Sophie Chong
Carolina Miyazono
Michelle Ahl
Lyra Cunningham]]> 2023-10-10 21:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740688893 Geography https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689097 They controlled most of modern-day Mexico, specifically central Mexico and the Valley of Mexico where their capital Tenochtitlan developed]]> 2023-10-10 21:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689097 Teotihuacan People https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689191 2023-10-10 21:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689191 Zapotec Ruins https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689430 2023-10-10 21:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689430 By: 8164264 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689650 Eva Awoyinka, Emma Wu, Wesley Kron, Gregoire Scherrer]]> 2023-10-10 21:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689650 Geography https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689715 The Central Valleys of Oaxaca, the cradle of Zapotec civilization, are three broad valleys—Etla in the west, Ocotlán in the south, and Mitla in the east.]]> 2023-10-10 21:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689715 Map 8163582 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689767 2023-10-10 21:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689767 Geography https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689835 The Mayans occupied a large part of the Mexican area, in the Yucatan peninsula and covered modern day El Salvador, Belize, southern Mexico, and Honduras]]> 2023-10-10 21:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689835 Timeframe https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689893 The Zapotec civilization (700 BCE – 1521 CE) was an indigenous pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica. Archaeological evidence shows that their culture originated at least 2,500 years ago. They flourished from 500 BCE - 900 CE.]]> 2023-10-10 21:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689893 Olmec People 8162831 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689923 2023-10-10 21:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740689923 By: https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690113 Rohan Yadavalli, Daniela Cuadros, Lola Lagerloef, Megan Bence

]]> 2023-10-10 21:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690113 Timeframe 8163582 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690135 First settlements began in 600 BCE, and the great pyramids are suspected to have been built around 100 BCE. Teotihuacan reached its height in 500 CE, and fell around 750 CE with evidence of deliberate burnings, possibly the result of a civil war.]]> 2023-10-10 21:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690135 Intellectual Aspects https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690215 The Zapotecs had a vast knowledge of mathematics and astronomy and were skilled at making some of the earliest complex ritual calendars in Mesoamerica. They were also great engineers and built temples, cities, ballcourts, and created an irrigation system for their crops.]]> 2023-10-10 21:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690215 Photo: 815928 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690330 2023-10-10 21:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690330 Map: https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690445 2023-10-10 21:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690445 Timeline https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690541 Lasted from: 1500 BCE- 900 CE
Classical Period: 200 CE-900 CE
Height of the Mayans was 900 CE
After 900 CE- The civilization declined possibly due to lack of agriculture

]]> 2023-10-10 21:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690541 By: 8160154 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690617 Kristina Danao
Scarlett Buchanan
Brant Chung
Roham Amina]]> 2023-10-10 21:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690617 Religion https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690765 The Aztecs were a polytheistic society, having over 128 major deities, often participating in human sacrifice to please their deities.]]> 2023-10-10 21:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690765 Inca Civilization 8160154 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690768 2023-10-10 21:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690768 Photo 8163582 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690914 2023-10-10 21:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690914 Timeframe: 815928 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690963 Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture that ruled a state centered in Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico, during the Epiclassic and the early Post-Classic period of Mesoamerican chronology, reaching prominence from 950 to 1150 CE.

]]> 2023-10-10 21:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740690963 Timeframe 8160154 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691071 The Inca Civilization lasted from 1200-1533 AD. They rose in the early 1200’s and began conquering in 1438. The height was from 1493-1527 having up to 12 million people, and finally the civilization fell in 1533 due to Spanish victory.

]]> 2023-10-10 21:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691071 Technology 8167341 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691118 Technology that was created was on the island city of Tenochtitlan. Chinampas were beds of mud with cane frames that were used for agriculture on the water. They were like floating islands. ]]> 2023-10-10 21:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691118 Photo https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691388 2023-10-10 21:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691388 Map/Region 8160154 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691443 2023-10-10 21:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691443 Culture 8165942 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691470 The Zapotecas expressed culture through weaving, pottery, and statues. They are renowned for their weaving designs which are coveted by rug collectors worldwide and their pottery and statues, including artifacts, are prized by private collectors and museums alike. The Zapotecas were polytheistic, meaning they worshipped many gods.

]]> 2023-10-10 21:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691470 Photo 8165731 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691503 Inti Raymi festival (The sun’s festival in Cusco). ]]> 2023-10-10 21:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691503 Origin: 815928 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691508 Roots in the Tolteca-Chichimeca people, settled in Culhuacan and began their civilization. 

]]> 2023-10-10 21:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691508 Culture https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691558 Much of Aztec local life depended on their Calpulli, Aztec clans that completed tasks like distributing land and sending out military units.]]> 2023-10-10 21:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691558 Map https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691628 2023-10-10 21:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691628 Key aspects of Culture 8160154 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691639  The Incans held lots of human sacrifices in tribute to the gods. Incan houses were made of stone or mud and topped with a roof of dried grass. The Incans had features of animism and polytheism, where they worshiped nature gods which tied to their strong agricultural forces. In their customs rulers were mummified and treated as intermediaries to gods, then paraded in public during festivals. ]]> 2023-10-10 21:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691639 Rise/height: 815928 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691844 Originated in 950 - and covered 16 square kilometers of land.

]]> 2023-10-10 21:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740691844 Influence on others 8160154 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692003 The Incas created innovative techniques to cultivate crops in challenging environments, specifically relevant to agriculture. Some innovations like terraces were made to prevent soil erosion.]]> 2023-10-10 21:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692003 Legacy/Aftermath 815928 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692096 1150 - The Toltecs fell due to invasion from the nomadic Chichimec people, who are also known as Aztecs or Mexicas.]]> 2023-10-10 21:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692096 Name of Civilization pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692243 2023-10-10 21:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692243 Photo pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692295 2023-10-10 21:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692295 By: pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692546 Include all F/L Names]]> 2023-10-10 21:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692546 Map/Geographic Region pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692679 Include a map]]> 2023-10-10 21:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692679 Timeframe pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692885 Origin/Height or Peak?/Fall]]> 2023-10-10 21:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740692885 Culture pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740693208 Key aspects of their culture, including religion, social practices]]> 2023-10-10 21:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740693208 Intellectual Aspects pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740697603 Any key intellectual or technological advances?]]> 2023-10-10 21:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740697603 Artistic Influence pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740697894 Include a photo of any art]]> 2023-10-10 21:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740697894 Artistic Influence: Zapotec Sculpture 8165942 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740712585 2023-10-10 22:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740712585 Influence on Others pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740715436 Did this people influence others around them?]]> 2023-10-10 22:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740715436 Legacy/Aftermath pbraunstein https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740715667 What happened to this civilization?
Conquered? Assimilated?]]> 2023-10-10 22:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740715667 Key Aspects of Culture https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740808006 The Mayans were deeply religious and prayed to various gods, such as the god of sun, rain, corn, and the moon. However, religion was also based on animism, which meant everything had a soul. Leaders were based on religious ancestry, and hereditary going down the social hierarchy. Temples for these gods were built in pyramids which still stand today, and the rest of the cities were mud and stone houses. The economy was based on agriculture and the trade of various valuables like gold, silver, and jade. ]]> 2023-10-11 00:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740808006 Intellectual and Artistic Characteristics https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740815223 The Mayans were credited with numerous amounts of advancements in astronomy, agriculture, engineering, and communications. They developed a writing system called Mayan Hieroglyphic writing, the concept of zero, and the use of a 365-day calendar called the Haab. Art varied and included a mixture of pottery, architecture, ceramics, sculpting, and jewelry that typically depicted battles or religious aspects of life.]]> 2023-10-11 00:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740815223 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740816171 2023-10-11 00:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740816171 Mayan Influence https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740835578 The Mayans influenced many people around them through astronomy, agriculture, and mathematics. This was shown through their impressive architectural creations like the pyramids that are admired to this day. It was also portrayed through their mistake in their calendar. This influenced many to think the world would end on December 21, 2012. Their discovery of zero was also influential to the rest of the world and the advancement of mathematics. ]]> 2023-10-11 00:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740835578 Mayan Aftermath https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740886294 The Mayans declined slowly after 900 CE most likely due to overpopulation and a change in the environment along with potential warfare since they were militant people. As shortages of water became more common, so did crop failure which contributed to deforestation. The Mayans spread into cities in the lowlands and highlands that grew in importance but were eventually conquered by the Spanish Conquistadors in the 1500s]]> 2023-10-11 01:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2740886294 Influence on Others https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741015630 The Zapotec influenced societies around them and interacted with the Spanish after they arrived in Mesoamerica. The Spanish learned about new foods, culture, and ways of life after interacting with these people. Their calendar and way of writing were a big influence on other Mesoamerican civilizations, including the Aztecs.]]> 2023-10-11 02:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741015630 Culture https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741029338 The culture of Teotihuacan revolved largely around religion and the revered deities, especially The Feathered Serpent, a common aspect in many Mesoamerican societies, appearing as Quetzalcoatl among the Aztecs. Excavations have revealed ritual sacrifices of warriors and large religious ceremonies, which are likely the uses for the famous pyramids. There is evidence that the city was multicultural, containing people of many different Mesoamerican cultures who lived and worked together. The language, system of government, and how they managed to build the civilization are still unknown, but their wealth and power are evident.]]> 2023-10-11 02:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741029338 Artistic Influence https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741084322 Teotihuacan architectural design was very distinctive,  employing a combination of steps and slopes in the construction of their pyramids. Many artifacts and remains were found inside the buildings such as statues, sculptures, pottery, and more. In particular, Teotihuacan was known for leaving many of obsidian artifacts. Other artifacts include very polished and detailed stone masks of jade, basalt, and greenstone. Finally, murals displaying scenery and Teotihuacan history were plastered around the pyramids and buildings.  However, most Teotihuacan artifacts did not have depictions of their rulers, instead depicting gods or animals. This shows how the Teotihuacan were less centralized.]]> 2023-10-11 03:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741084322 Intellectual Aspects https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741090237 The city complex was said to have had a complex irrigation system supplied by spring water that kept their farming areas rich for their farming of maize, beans, and more. Like other Mesoamerican civilizations, Teotihuacan specialized in the production and manufacturing of obsidian, which they used to make arrowheads, jewelry, figurines and other ornaments. The processing of obsidian was monopolized and became the most important industry of the city. Interestingly, the Teotihuacan was not militaristic like the Toltecs or Aztecs.]]> 2023-10-11 03:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741090237 Influence on Others https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741104456 Teotihuacan is regarded as the most influencial city in the history of the ancient Americas, as its architecture, art, and religion were extremely important. Many of its characteristics were borrowed and used in other civilizations such as the Aztecs and Toltecs.]]> 2023-10-11 04:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741104456 Legacy/Aftermath https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741124746 There are many theories about what led to the collapse of the city complex of Teotihuacan, but recent evidence suggests that internal uprising from the poor lower class against the elite, leading to many major buildings being burned and artworks and sculptures getting destroyed. ]]> 2023-10-11 04:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2741124746 Culture 8166522 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742396557 - known to be great warriors
- materialistically very advanced compared to other civilizations of the time.
- Toltec material culture includes pyramids, ball courts, and the Atlantean warrior sculptures.
- Toltecs spread their religion often through force and were organized in a military cast based on their gods.]]> 2023-10-11 19:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742396557 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742397218 2023-10-11 19:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742397218 Aztec influence 8167341 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742489665 The Aztecs had influences on Mexican culture. Their Nahuatl language is still spoken in parts of Mexico. Mexican festivals such as the day of the dead are based on Aztec culture. ]]> 2023-10-11 21:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742489665 Legacy/Aftermath 8165942 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742489824 The writing system the Zapotec created is thought to be one of the first writing systems of Mesoamerica and a predecessor of those developed by the Maya, Mixtec, and Aztec civilizations. The seven Zapotec languages, and hundreds of Zapotec dialects, still survive with populations that have spread throughout Mexico and also Los Angeles, California.]]> 2023-10-11 21:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742489824 Intellectual and Artistic Characteristics: 815928 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742489926 Known for their stone sculptures. Skilled in metalwork, weaving, and ceramics. They held ceremonies of sacrifice because gods and leaders were ruthless. Big statues carved from stone found in many cities in the Toltec area (can also be found in the Aztec civilization) ]]> 2023-10-11 21:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742489926 Influence on others: 815928 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742490869 The Toltecs had much trade and military influence, as well as cultural influence. This empire also began the rise of militarism in Mesoamerica. They also influenced large-scale terraced agriculture, developed higher-quality ceramics, and expanded religious practices like human sacrifices.]]> 2023-10-11 21:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742490869 Religion 8166522 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742492540 - polytheistic
- The most important gods were Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent god, and Tezcatlipoca, the god of fire and war
- Culture was dominated by a military caste that spread the cult of their gods 
- Orders that represented different animals and gods]]> 2023-10-11 21:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742492540 Mixtec People https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742494835 2023-10-11 21:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742494835 8167341 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742494906 2023-10-11 21:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742494906 By: 8162421 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742495123 Arianna Ghose 
Vaasu Patel]]> 2023-10-11 21:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742495123 Photo https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742495971 2023-10-11 21:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742495971 Map https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742496360 2023-10-11 21:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742496360 Photo: https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742496744 2023-10-11 21:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742496744 Aftermath https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742497540 The entrance of Spanish Conquistadors was the end of the Aztec, similar to almost all of Mesoamerica and established the state of New Spain.]]> 2023-10-11 21:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742497540 Timeframe https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742498278 The Mixtec civilization lasted from the years 1500 BC to 1523 AD. The Mixtec civilization entered the Mexican valley called Oaxaca in around 1100 CE. In the mid-1400s, the Mixtec civilization was conquered by the Aztecs. A reason why the Mixtec/Aztec civilization fell is because of Spanish invaders and the Spanish disease "smallpox". But then middle of the 16th century, the Spanish conquered the Mixtec civilization]]> 2023-10-11 21:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742498278 Mixtec artwork https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742500122 2023-10-11 21:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742500122 Art/Intellect Characteristics 8160154 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742504231 This civilization did not have a writing system for their language, however, they expressed their art through weaving cloth as an art form. These also had political and religious significance, as well as making lots of pottery and metal working.

]]> 2023-10-11 21:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742504231 Key Cultural Aspects 8162421 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742504308 The Mixtecs were known as skilled at metalworking and jewelry making. They created a calendar, a glyph writing system, and a series of codices. Gold and turquoise was prevalent in their jewelry, and their pieces were later used as tribute to the Aztecs when they were conquered by them. The Mixtecs worshipped natural elements  like the sun, life, death, and rain. The deity Dzahui, the mixtec god of rain, was one of the most celebrated. They also participated in blood sacrifice of their tongues or ears to please their gods.]]> 2023-10-11 21:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742504308 Mixtec Aftermath https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742506232 Around the 16th century, the Mixtec empire was conquered by by the Spanish and their own allies. The Mixtecs were forced to convert to Catholicism]]> 2023-10-11 21:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742506232 Intellectual/Artistic Aspects https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742513170 One of the intellectual aspects of the Mixtec people was that they invented their own weapons such as bows and arrows. Another intellectual aspect of the Mixtec people were that had an exceptional mastery of jewelry. This jewelry made by the Mixtec goldsmiths was used to pay the Aztecs during parts of their history. The Mixtences were also well known for their writing]]> 2023-10-11 21:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742513170 Influence 8162421 https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742521882 The Mixtecs influenced many in regards to their political systems, traditions and culture into colonial and modern Mexico. They also influenced other civilizations in their time with their focus on metalworking and the mixtec calendar that features a 260 day year. The Mixtecs were regarded as the the "foremost goldsmiths of Mesoamerica". They also left behind a long series of written history, codices, that were used as influence on other civilizations.]]> 2023-10-11 22:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pbraunstein/poueg0zjw8390xwh/wish/2742521882