World History: Ancient American Civilizations Lesson

In this full World History lesson, explore the rise, achievements, and legacy of the Ancient American civilizations, including the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca, Chavín, and Nazca cultures.

We’ll examine how these civilizations developed advanced systems of astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and agriculture — and how Spanish colonization brought profound changes to the people and cultures of the Americas.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Olmec: “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerica

Maya: city-states, astronomy, mathematics, pyramids, and sacrifice

Aztec: Tenochtitlan, empire-building, Spanish conquest

Inca: Machu Picchu, quipu, road systems, terrace farming

Chavín & Nazca: art, irrigation, and the Nazca Lines

Spanish colonization: disease, encomienda system, mestizo class, and conversion

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will describe the major features and achievements of Ancient American civilizations and explain how Spanish colonization impacted native peoples and cultures.

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