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Olmec civilization creates rubber balls. -
Olmec civilization invents the drainage system. -
Olmec civilization invents picture writing. -
The Olmec were talented engineers.
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The Olmec fell due to environmental changes.
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Probably fell due to a "Volcanic Winter".
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The Teotihuacan civilization built one of the largest cities of their time. -
The Teotihuacan civilization use a hieroglyphic alphabet. -
Teotihuacan civilization makes use of obsidian tools. -
The Teotihuacan civilization was ruled by a council, not a Monarch.
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Zapotec civilization invents a timekeeping system. -
Zapotec civilization builds mosaic artwork. -
Zapotec civilization develops practical urban planning. -
The Zapotec created a rigid social hierarchy for their people.
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The Zapotec fell due to a decline in natural recourses and war with the Aztecs.
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The Toltec civilization mass cultivated Maize and Cotton. -
The Toltec civilization made use of a writing system. -
The Toltec mastered medicine. -
The Toltec warriors were greatly honored in their society.
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The Toltec fell due to internal disputes and civil wars.
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The Mixtec civilization innovated a 260 day calendar. -
The Mixtec civilization developed irrigation systems for their agriculture. -
The Mixtec civilization was renowned for their metalwork. -
"Mixtec" translates to "Cloud People" in Nahuatl
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The Mixtec fell due to civil wars among other infighting.