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Period: 2000 BCE to 900 BCE
Formative Period
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1201 BCE
Picture Writing
The Olmecs created one of the first known Mesoamerican forms of picture writing. -
Period: 1200 BCE to 400 BCE
The Olmecs
The Olmecs rose to power in 1200 BCE and their decline was in 400 BCE. Their decline is a mystery till this day -
Period: 700 BCE to 1000
Zapotecs
They rose to power in 700 BCE The population declined in 1000 CE because of lack of natural resources and also because of wars. -
300 BCE
Drainage System
The Olmecs invented one of the first drainage systems. -
Period: 250 BCE to 900
Classical Period
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100 BCE
Rubber Ball
The Olmecs invented a 10 pound rubber ball and used it in a ball game that they also invented. -
100 BCE
Construction of Teotihuacan
Housing around 150,000 people, it was one of the largest cities in the world during this period of time. Teotihuacan translates to "birthplace of the gods". -
101
Language quirks
In Teotihuacan, they used hieroglyphics rather than an alphabet -
102
Pyramid of The sun
A tall and important pyramid in Teotihuacan that was used as a temple. -
113
Unique Urban Grid
Teotihuacan was perfectly aligned with 15.5 degrees east of north. This lines up with the place where the sun rose each day in the summer. -
540
Volcanic winter in Teotihuacan
Extreme conditions from an erupting volcano caused Teotihuacan to burn and be partially destroyed -
Period: 900 to 1100
Toltecs
Meaning "master builder" or "cultured person" the Toltecs were a warrior culture also known for their Tolecas (craftsmen) and impressive capital, Tula. The pyramids in their cities were used as temples. -
930
Coatepantli
Large L-shaped walls knowns as Coatepantli were invented by the Toltecs and used in temple buildings. They often were adorned with carvings of animals such as serpents. -
950
Spread of Ideas
The Toltecs used their military might to spread Quetzalcoatl's name and worship for the feathered god. -
Period: 980 to 1179
Tula
Tula, the 12sq km capital for the Toltecs, housed around 30,000 people at its peak. -
Period: 1000 to 1521
Post Classical
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Period: 1000 to 1400
Mixtecs
The Mixtecs rose to power in 1000 CE after the Mayas fell. Their decline was in 1400 CE because disease. -
1001
3rd Largest Civilization
The Mixtecs are the third largest indigenous Mexican group. They had over 500,000 members living in Mexico and the southwest United States. -
1100
Eight Deer jaguar claw
An important leader who ruled the Mixtecs. "Greatest dynasty King" -
1200
Jewelry
The Mixtecs created lots of jewelry from natural resources in their region. -
1200
Irrigation Systems
The Mixtecs created irrigation systems. -
1202
Olmecs=Great Engineers
The Olmecs were impressively great engineers and architects for their time. -
1300
Codices
The Mixtecs would write their history and genealogies.