Maya & Miguel

Teotihuacan was the dominant civilisation of Mesoamerica in the 5th century. The origin, history and culture of Teotihuacan have been vast and abstruse areas of research, which rely decisively on masses of evidence found at the site of pyramids, temples and neighbourhoods in a sub-valley inside the Valley of Mexico. Since the earliest excavations of Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora in the 17th century, the nature of Teotihuacanos society has been a persisting mystery however, through the utilisation…

these temples he continued the traditions of his father, King Pacal. Bahlum started ruling in A.D. 684 and ruled for eighteen years. Economics (Resources, production, needs, transportation, division of labor, technology, type of economy) The Maya had lowlands which were beneficial for farming. They also had some very successful trade cities, and farming operations. Mayans grew many crops including maize, beans, squash, pineapples, chili peppers, avocados, and cacao. But maize was the…

Maya Angelou is a very important person in our history. She was known for her famous poems, awards, accomplishments, and books.She was known for her book called I know why the caged bird sings. She was an author, civil rights activist, poet, writer, and directed. Maya Angelou has gotten many awards. She won three grammys. She got awards of best spoken word, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and National Medal of Arts. She also recited her poem “On the Pulse of the Morning” at Bill…

Egypt started to develop around 3150 B.C. and declined around the year 30 B.C. The Mayan Empire lasted from 200 B.C. to 900 A.D. and flourished around 1500 A.D. The ancient Egyptian civilization was located along the Nile River in northeastern Africa. Maya was located in what is now present-day Guatemala. The Egyptians were known for their massive pyramids and their ability to preserve bodies through a process called mummification. The Mayans are well known for their creation of the 365 day…

Chapter 2 is about the Olmecs, civilizations, colossal heads, and sculptures. They had their civilizations in places like San Lorenzo, La Venta, and Laguna de Los Cerros. One of the most important objects to the Olmecs was the Kunz Axe, which was made of jade and jade power. Kunz Axe had a jaguar shaped mouth and almond shapes eyes and it represented a chief that transformed himself into the jaguar for power. Olmecs had a Olmec dragon that look similar to a crocodile and represented a raptorial…

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel". This is a famous quote written by Maya Angelou. Angelou is known as one of the most influential African women of all times. She is best known for her famous poems about injustices, tribulations, and experiences that she went through. For instance, Still I Rise, Phenomenal Woman, and I know why the caged bird sings, are some of her examples. Angelou was not…

Maya Lin is an American designer, artist, and architect, most known for her historic memorials. One of her goals in design is to focus on elements and demonstrate naturally occurring phenomena’s in nature which can even be seen right here in Grand Rapids at Rosa Park Circle. Using water as her inspiration for the park, she demonstrates each form that it takes right here in Michigan. Her designs have an incredible ability to encourage people to gather together in open spaces while teaching them…

book in her of some kind” (Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, 2016). Following this discovery, Angelou went on to write seven autobiographies about her life stories, with her first one becoming one of Time Magazine’s “100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923”.…

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is an autobiography that follows Maya Angelou’s early life accomplishments and experiences. One must go through trials and tribulations until one can succeed. Maya had many things and people that have impacted who she has become. This novel demonstrates life lessons, strength, and value, moral and character. Maya is caged and endures racism, sexual abuse, literacy yet she uses the power of her words to sing for her freedom. Being black during the 1930’s in the…

The Ancient Mayan Civilization Centuries ago, the Mayan civilization was born. This was a civilization skilled in the art of agriculture, pottery, hieroglyphic writing, calendar making, and mathematics. The time in which the Mayan’s existed can be broken down into three different parts. Originally, the earliest settlements of the Mayans existed in a time around 1800 B.C.E. During this time the native’s days were predominantly composed of tending to the civilizations agricultural commitment.…