中南美洲的早期文明.pptVIP

Early Central and South AmericanCivilizations Colossal Head Mesoamerica Early Civilizations of the Americas Olmec Civilization “The mother of Mesoamerican culture” First civilization of Mesoamerica (approx. 1200BC) Well organized Tools and developed technology Southern Mexico Many rivers for trade, floods provide fertile ground Jaguar Worship Olmec Cities Pyramids, Plaza, Monuments Ritual sport ball games Trade using rivers Spreads culture Why don’t people know more about the Olmec civilization? No writing system Early Civilizations of the Americas Zapotec People Develop in small valley sur