Kansas City Ancient History Exhibit
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Mesomerica Civilizations
Aztecs
Tenochtitlan (Currently Mexico City), Lake Texococo,
The area where the Aztecs lived where called campans. These were four divided city sections. But anyways, Aztecs were known for also sacrificing people, cutting their hearts out and sacrificing them to their gods.... and drinking chocolate....yes...chocolate. Plus they also had been known for being very powerful civilization, making their enemies make make tributes, which were mostly chocolate.
Incas
Peru, coastal and mountain regions of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northern areas of Chile and Argentina.
The Incas were a an interesting group. They spoke Quipu and used symbols, similar to hieroglyphics. They created pottery and statues out of metal. The most commonly known art is called the aryballus.
Mayans
The Mayans were a civilization that lived in:
Modern-day Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico and southward through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras.
The Mayans had many traits and beliefs. When they created art, it showed the creators lifestyle or culture. Maybe even both. In addition, they spoke the language Qhuch while also inventing the counting system.
Farming Methods
Farming Method - Number 1
Farming Method - Number 2
Farming Method - Number 3
Chinese and Mesoamerican Inventions and Advancements
Chinese Inventions
1)Terraced Rice Fields
How this helped Chinese advance because it helped them grow riper and faster rice which helped them with food supplies. Plus this can be used for trade.
2)Silk
How this helped the Chinese advance was because they were the only ones that had silk, so countries that wanted silk had to trade or buy silk from China, which can help their economy.
3)Paper
How this invention helped the Chinese was because this was used for books. Plus they might have used this for communication, like mail or posters to spread the news of something, like this cool epic museum that is going to open soon.
Mesoamerican Inventions and Advancments
Entry and Tickets
Adults (18+) - $10
Teens (13-17) - $5
Kids (12 and Below) - FREE!
Please go to the site below to order tickets online.
Location
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Website: http://www.nelson-atkins.org/
Location: 454 E 45th Street
Phone: (816) 751-1278
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