Americas Classical Era Timeline

By leslie3925
  • 200

    Mochica State Begins

    Mochica State Begins
    POLITICAL- This civilization begins in the Andes Mountains, which are in western South America. They were military states who expanded by conquests and had advanced pottery.
  • 300

    Start of Teotihuacan Civilization

    Start of Teotihuacan Civilization
    POLITICAL- They were an important urban center with extensive agriculture and temple pyramids. They influenced overall Mesoamerican culture.
  • 400

    Growth of Mayan Civilization

    Growth of Mayan Civilization
    CULTURAL- The Mayans had many cultural achievements during this time, including monumental architecture, written language, a calendar, a math system, and a polytheistic religion.
  • Oct 5, 700

    Decline of Mayans

    Decline of Mayans
    ECONOMIC- Their decline is rapid and likely due to agricultural exhaustion.
  • Oct 5, 800

    Teotihuacan Declines

    Teotihuacan Declines
    POLITICAL- In 650, Teotihuacan began declining due to outside pressures. In 800, invaders burned the city, causing most people to desert it.