Mesoamerica was known as the tropical lowlands of current Guatemala where the cultures thrived more than many other civilizations of that time and current times. Culture was an important part and well-known portion of their civilization. For the people during this time with different cultural practices, architecture, inventions, and ceremonies. Some of the most prominent cultures in this area include the Maya, Olmecs, and Aztecs. 

Olmecs were the first group of people in Mesoamerica in 1600 BCE, The growth continued over the next hundreds of years with the Maya and Aztecs being some of the other core groups. Their region was so interestingly diverse because they combined the different cultures and ideas that each group of people provided into a booming diverse environment. These groups built up a strong environment and a core area by 600 CE which is when they reached their peak power. Eventually the civilization came to their downfall when an extended period of drought killed out the civilization at 942 CE.

There are multiple interesting inventions in Mesoamerica including pyramids, obsidian tools, hieroglyphics, chocolate, mathematics, and chinampas. These pyramids were built to provide an area for religious worship and sacrifices. Their obsidian tools were known for their sharp edges providing an edge for the Mesoamerican people. Maya hieroglyphics are a series of pictures set in a logo syllabic system. Mesoamerican mathematics included a multitude of different theorems that worked together to prosper the civilizations. Chocolate had a multitude of uses such as a drink or currency for the Mesoamericans. Chinampas helped the Mesoamericans farm in their marshy landscapes. Solan will be going more in depth about the pyramids, McKinley will provide more information about obsidian tools, Natalie will talk more about the hieroglyphics found in Mesoamerica, Kalaya will discuss the development of Chocolate, Joshua will inform about mathematics, and Quincy teaches about the chinampas.