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The Mesoamerican Intellectual Revolution highlights the advanced knowledge and innovations of ancient civilizations such as the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs in areas like astronomy, mathematics, writing, and agriculture. Their contributions, including calendar systems and the concept of zero, significantly shaped their societies and continue to influence modern science and culture. The impressive architectural achievements and agricultural techniques developed by these civilizations demonstrate their lasting impact on human progress.

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MESO-AMERICAN

The Mesoamerican Intellectual Revolution highlights the advanced knowledge and innovations of ancient civilizations such as the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs in areas like astronomy, mathematics, writing, and agriculture. Their contributions, including calendar systems and the concept of zero, significantly shaped their societies and continue to influence modern science and culture. The impressive architectural achievements and agricultural techniques developed by these civilizations demonstrate their lasting impact on human progress.

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MESOAMERICAN

INTELLECTUAL
REVOLUTION
Introduction
•The Mesoamerican Intellectual Revolution
refers to the advanced knowledge and
innovations of ancient civilizations in present-
day Mexico and Central America.
• The Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and other
groups made important contributions to
astronomy, mathematics, writing, and
agriculture.
•Their discoveries shaped their societies and
still influence modern science and culture
Understanding the
Universe
Mesoamericans observed the stars and
planets.
•The Mayans created two calendar
systems
•They could predict solar eclipses and
planetary movements.
• Haab’-A 365-day solar calendar similar to
the modern calendar.
• Tzolk’in -A 260-day ritual calendar used
for religious ceremonies
•These advancements helped in
agriculture, religion, and governance.
Advanced Number
System
Mayans developed a base-20 (vigesimal)
system instead of our base-10 system.

•They introduced the concept of zero,


which was rare in ancient civilizations.

•They used dots and bars to represent


numbers, making calculations easier.

•Mathematics helped in architecture,


trade, and astronomy.
Preserving Knowledge

Mayan hieroglyphics Aztec codices were


combined symbols and books made of bark
pictures to represent paper or animal skin.
words and sounds.
Feeding a Growing Population

Chinampas (floating Terracing: Farming on Irrigation systems:


gardens): mountain slopes to Improved water
Aztecs used these to grow prevent soil erosion. distribution for crops.
crops on lakes.
Building Great Cities
Mesoamericans built impressive structures
like pyramids and temples.
Examples:

Teotihuacan: Home of Chichen Itza: Mayan city with Tenochtitlan: Aztec capital,
the Pyramid of the Sun El Castillo pyramid, aligned built on an island with
and Moon. with the solar calendar. advanced infrastructure.
A Lasting Impact
•Mesoamerican civilizations made great
advancements in astronomy, mathematics,
writing, and agriculture

•Their knowledge influenced their societies


and still impacts the world today

•Science and technology have always been


key to human progress.
Thank
You

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