The Americas AP World Mr. Owen Fall 2011 (though it feels like winter) Civilizations of Mesoamerica Intro to Mesoamerica Cultures lacked contacts Lack of Domesticated animals Classical Era of Americas = Definition Diversity of Mesoamerican civilizations Maya: Writing and Warfare Classical phase of Maya civilization: 250900 C.E. Developments of Classical Phase Maya: Writing and Warfare Maya economy Political Decline Teotihuacn: America s Greatest City Intro Social: Specialized Artisans Art and Culture Teotihuacn: America s Greatest City Large influence on Mesoamerica Mysterious collapse ca. 650 C.E. Civilizations of the Andes Intro: Civilizations of the Andes Location Classical era Definition Chavn: A Pan-Andean Religious Movement Origins 900 B.C.E., Chavn de Huntar became focus of a religious movement Strategic Location Social Stratification Chavn: A Pan-Andean Religious Movement Religious Life Art Did not become an empire Moche: A Regional Andean Civilization Agriculture Political Social Decline