Civilizations of Early America

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Civilizations' Characteristics

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Controlled large areas, millions of people, lasted centuries

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Olmec Influence

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Strong influence on later cultures

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Maya, Aztec, Inca

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Advanced civilizations

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Civilization Duration

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Lasted several centuries

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Olmec Systems

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Drainage systems

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Olmec People

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Built grand cities

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Civilization Control

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Controlled large areas

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Maya civilization location

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Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize

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Maya civilization decline period

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By 1200

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Maya priests' belief

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Gods in stars, sun, moon