Mesoamerica 1/11/2026
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Olmec - Time Period
1200-400 BC
Olmec - Environmental Strength
Rainfall swelled rivers, flooding land and providing fertile soil for farming
Olmec - Use of Resources
Used natural resources to build thriving communities
Olmec - Cultural Influence
Built scattered ceremonial centers later perfected by the Maya
Olmec - Historical Importance
All later Mesoamerican civilizations derived from the Olmecs
Olmec - Evidence of Power
The Great Pyramid shows they could feed a large labor force
Olmec - Cause of Decline
Unknown
Olmec - Possible Decline Reasons
Outside invasions or destruction of monuments after rulers' deaths
Maya - Cultural Strength
United culture and loyalty to the king
Maya - Economic Strength
Wealthy and prosperous society
Maya - Population Advantage
Increased food production fed a larger population
Maya - Religious Weakness
Too many resources devoted to religious activities
Maya - Collapse
Abandoned cultural and ceremonial centers
Maya - Military Weakness
Frequent warfare between kingdoms
Maya - External Threats
Invaders attracted to wealthy centers
Maya - Internal Problems
Domestic revolts, disease, and poor leadership
Maya - Population Problem
Overpopulation due to land shortages and crop failure
Maya - Modern Presence
Maya people still live in the Yucatán Peninsula
Aztec - Cultural Strength
United culture and loyalty to the emperor
Aztec - Military Expansion
Gained land, power, and prisoners for religious sacrifice
Aztec - Religious Weakness
Too many human resources devoted to religious practices
Aztec - Warfare Style
Need for prisoners made warfare less deadly
Aztec - Political Weakness
Tribute states were rebellious and difficult to control
Inca - Infrastructure Strength
Road system connected the empire and improved control
Inca - Government Strength
State cared for people during good and bad times
Inca - Infrastructure Weakness
Enemies could use roads to move troops
Inca - Economic Weakness
People struggled after the welfare state was eliminated