Americas Classical Era Timeline

By leslie3925
  • Mochica State Begins
    200

    Mochica State Begins

    POLITICAL- This civilization begins in the Andes Mountains, which are in western South America. They were military states who expanded by conquests and had advanced pottery.
  • Start of Teotihuacan Civilization
    300

    Start of Teotihuacan Civilization

    POLITICAL- They were an important urban center with extensive agriculture and temple pyramids. They influenced overall Mesoamerican culture.
  • Growth of Mayan Civilization
    400

    Growth of Mayan Civilization

    CULTURAL- The Mayans had many cultural achievements during this time, including monumental architecture, written language, a calendar, a math system, and a polytheistic religion.
  • Decline of Mayans
    Oct 5, 700

    Decline of Mayans

    ECONOMIC- Their decline is rapid and likely due to agricultural exhaustion.
  • Teotihuacan Declines
    Oct 5, 800

    Teotihuacan Declines

    POLITICAL- In 650, Teotihuacan began declining due to outside pressures. In 800, invaders burned the city, causing most people to desert it.