Edmentum Art 2B Unit 8

Aztec civilization

• Civilization that dominated many areas of Central America from the 1300s to the 1500s, when the Spanish arrived.

• A nomadic tribe known for their hunting skills in North America.

• An ancient civilization located in Europe known for its philosophers.

• A modern-day country in Central America.

Codices

• Books created by the Mayans and Aztecs.

• Ancient scrolls used by the Egyptians.

• Modern novels written in the 21st century.

• Digital documents stored in cloud services.

Stela

• A type of ancient Mayan pottery used for ceremonial purposes.

• A long, stone slab with inscriptions and carvings meant to glorify Mayan kings and their deeds.

• A traditional Mayan dance performed during festivals.

• A sacred Mayan text written on bark paper.

Mesoamerica

• A region known for its deserts and arid climate.

• Home to some of the great civilizations in the Americas, including the Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec cultures.

• A term used to describe the northernmost part of South America.

• A cultural area primarily inhabited by nomadic tribes.

Lintels

• Blocks of stone that go over a space created by two vertical supports, such as the area at the top of a doorway.

• A type of decorative stone used in landscaping.

• A structural element that supports a roof but is not visible from the outside.

• A type of mortar used in masonry construction.

Effigy mounds

• Man-made mounds of earth often created in the shapes of animals.

• Natural formations found in mountainous regions.

• Structures built for ceremonial purposes by ancient civilizations.

• Large burial sites for prehistoric peoples.

Geoglyphs

• Large designs created on the ground with objects like stones, trees, gravel, or other durable landscape elements.

• Small drawings made on paper using ink or pencil.

• Temporary art installations made with sand and water.

• Geometric patterns drawn in the air using smoke.

Mayan civilizations

• Civilization in Mesoamerica that began to form around 500 BC and flourished between 200-900 CE.

• A civilization that primarily existed in North America and was known for its nomadic lifestyle.

• An ancient civilization in Europe known for its contributions to philosophy and democracy.

• A civilization that thrived in the Arctic region and was known for its hunting skills.

Nazca lines

• A series of ancient geoglyphs created in the Nazca Desert of Peru.

• A collection of ancient pottery found in the Andes Mountains.

• A type of ancient musical instrument used by the Incas.

• A series of ancient pyramids located in the Amazon rainforest.

Olmec civilization

• A major Mesoamerican civilization that began around 1500 BCE and lasted until around 400 BCE.

• A civilization known for its pyramids located in the Andes mountains.

• A civilization that primarily existed in North America and was known for its nomadic lifestyle.

• A civilization that developed in the Caribbean islands and was known for its seafaring skills.