Chapter One Quiz Reveiw Vocab - Olmec And Maya

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Hieroglyphs

______________ are a system of writing that uses pictures or symbols to represent words, sounds, or ideas. They were used in ancient Civilizations.

Maize

________ is a type of cereal grain that is native to Central America and is widely cultivated throughout the world. It is commonly used as a staple food in many cultures and can be eaten fresh, dried, or ground into flour. It is also a major source of animal feed and is used in the production of biofuels.

Surplus

___________ is a large number of goods such as food, resources, weapons ECT.

The Olmec

________ __was an ancient civilization that lived in the tropical lowlands of what is now Mexico from about 1400 BCE to 400 BCE. They are known for their monumental stone heads, jade carvings, and their influence on later Mesoamerican cultures.__ ________ are considered to be the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica, as many of their religious, artistic, and architectural traditions were adopted and adapted by later civilizations such as the Maya and the Aztecs.

The Maya

____________ were a Mesoamerican civilization known for their impressive achievements in architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and art. They developed a complex writing system using hieroglyphs and had a sophisticated understanding of Communication.