Mesoamerica

Many archaeologists and other researchers interpret the discovered figurines as being religious artifacts that were used in domestic rituals, Figurines such as these are especially used for ancestral veneration. ancestral veneration was a practice most probably carried over from Siberia from early Paleo-Indians, as it was commonly practiced throughout the Americas is a variety of forms. Besides appeasing household gods and venerating ancesters, figurines were also used to mark important…

A. What new type of mosque was developed by the Ottoman Turks? How did it differ from the hypostyle mosques favored in other Islamic countries? The Ottoman Turks developed a new style of mosque after the 1900, when the young Turks took power. The new mosques were called National Architectural Renaissance and took place between 1908 and 1909. The name refers to the Ottoman Revival Style and was intended to encourage Ottoman Turks patriotism and self-identity. The new style was based on modern…

When first studying Macbeth, I was under the assumption that the gore and violence that takes place was the central cause of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth’s downfall; however, I came to understand that all the words assigned for concept tracing played a vital part in their deaths. I was assigned the word “magic” or the “supernatural” to follow and analyze through the whole play. The assignment brought to light how the Weird Sisters and Hecate—the witches in the play—weakened Macbeth internally by…

From the diet of the Taíno comes many tropical tubers and roots such as cassava and taro. They also grew different varieties of beans and some maíz, though maíz was not as dominant in their cooking as it tended to be for the people of mainland Mesoamerica. This is because frequent hurricanes that destroyed crops of maíz but sparing more guarded crops like cassava. Spanish influence is also seen in Puerto Rican cuisine. Chickpeas, olives, garlic, onions, chicken, pork and cheese all came from…

At the time of their collapse, the Mexica and the Inca empire were two of the largest empires in the world. The Mexica, located in Mesoamerica, was the largest city state in a group of warring city states competing for power. Whereas, the Inca empire was a hegemon of control and power in the Andes. Another pronounced difference in these two empires was the landscape and crops produced. The Mexica had fertile flat land that made growing a variety of crops, the largest being maize, easy and…

textbook. The inaccuracies within prompted him to reexamine contemporary historical beliefs. Mann’s 1491 is a social demonstration, utilizing modern theories to explain pre-Columbian societies. Furthermore, 1491 is a journalistic representation of Mesoamerica and the Aztecs, Inka, Maya, and other Inuit communities of the Americas. Mann’s re-evaluation on the teaching of history is embodied through an overenthusiastic and exaggeration of the complete story. Through this, the reader can gather,…

In the books, The Aztecs: A Very Short Introduction and The Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction, both authors provide their readers with the significant characteristics of the Aztec and Roman empires and also the untold stories of how powerful these civilizations stood. The Roman Empire by Christopher Kelly, informs his readers of the Roman Empire. He emphasizes the challenges and achievements that this civilization has made. The Aztecs by David Carrasco, points out the wins of the Aztec…

Developing civilizations since the beginning of time have lacked the sophistication that European empires have exemplified. Pre-columbian indians have been said to come close to the greatness that surrounds the characteristics of a sophisticated society. Though native accomplishments have proven a technological feat, their civilizations didn't acquire the domestication of large animals, steel weaponry, steady production of goods, functioning currency, communication with other empires, or smart…

In the tropics of Mesoamerica, the Mayan empire thrived from 300 CE to 900 CE (History.com). The Mayans made exceptional advances in astronomy, mathematics, and agriculture. The Temple of Inscriptions is a critical aspect of Mayan history because of its origin, discovery, and the meaning of it. The origin of the temple was important because they used glyphs and recorded their cultures for future generations to see. The discovery was significant because it led to many realizations to the world of…

urban revolution had two components that allowed cities to start to form: agricultural surplus, and a leadership class emerged. This happened all across the world but had five main hearths. Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, the Huang He, and Mesoamerica are these hearths. Peru is listed as the sixth hearth but their founding was recent compared to the others. Greek and Roman cities followed these hearths of…