Indigenous Americas

1000 B.C.E. - 1980 C.E.

INDIGENOUS AMERICAS CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION
Pre Columbian AmericasKhan Academy
History vs Christopher ColumbusTED Ed
The Black Legend, Native Americans, and SpaniardsCrash Course US History
When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing AmericaCrash Course US History

Chavín

Chavin CultureKhan Academy
Chavín de HuántarNorthern highlands, PeruChavín900–200 B.C.E.Stone
Lanzón StoneChavín de HuántarNorthern highlands, PeruChavín900–200 B.C.E.Granite
Relief SculptureChavín de HuántarNorthern highlands, PeruChavín900–200 B.C.E.Granite
Nose OrnamentChavín de HuántarNorthern highlands, PeruChavín900–200 B.C.E.Hammered gold alloy

THE Maya

Rise of the MayaKings and Generals
Ancient Maya 101National Geographic
Water and Classical CivilizationsCrash Course World History
Fall of the MayaKings and Generals
Structure 40YaxchilánChiapas, MexicoMaya725 C.E.Limestone
Structure 33YaxchilánChiapas, MexicoMaya725 C.E.Limestone
Lintel 24, Structure 23YaxchilánChiapas, MexicoMaya725 C.E.Limestone
Lintel 25, Structure 23YaxchilánChiapas, MexicoMaya725 C.E.Limestone

north america before 1500

Mesa Verde Cliff DwellingsNational Geographic
Mesa Verde Cliff DwellingsMontezuma County, ColoradoAncestral Puebloan (Anasazi)450–1300 C.E.Sandstone
What is the Meaning of the Serpent Mound?Science Channel
Great Serpent MoundAdams County, southern OhioMississippian (Eastern Woodlands)c. 1070 C.E.Earthwork/effigy mound

The AztecS

What Happened to the Aztecs?History Channel
Introduction to the AztecsSmartHistory
Aztec EmpireKhan Academy
The Aztec Empire and TenochtitlanMrPsWorldHistory
Templo MayorTenochtitlanMexica (Aztec)1375–1520 C.E.Stone
The Coyolxauhqui StoneTemplo MayorTenochtitlanMexica (Aztec)1375–1520 C.E.Volcanic stone
Sun StoneTemplo MayorTenochtitlanMexica (Aztec)1375–1520 C.E.Basalt
Olmec-Style MaskTemplo MayorTenochtitlanMexica (Aztec)1375–1520 C.E.Jadeite
Feather Headdress of Motecuhzoma II Mexica (Aztec)1428–1520 C.E.Feathers (quetzal and cotinga)and gold

the inka

Rise and Fall of the Inca EmpireTED Ed
Rise of the Inca EmpireKings and Generals
Francisco Pizarro: Spanish ConquistadorHistory Channel
Machu Picchu 101National Geographic
City of CuscoCentral highlands, PeruInkaAndesite
Qorikancha and Santo DomingoCusco, Central highlands, PeruInkac. 1440 C.E.Convent: 1550–1650 C.E.Andesite
Walls at Saqsa Waman (Sacsayhuaman)Cusco, Central highlands, PeruInkac. 1440 C.E.Andesite
Maize CobsInkac. 1440–1533 C.E.Sheet metal/repoussé, metal alloys
City of Machu PicchuCentral highlands, PeruInkac. 1450–1540 C.E.Granite
ObservatoryCity of Machu PicchuCentral highlands, PeruInkac. 1450–1540 C.E.Granite
Intihuatana StoneCity of Machu PicchuCentral highlands, PeruInkac. 1450–1540 C.E.Granite
All-T’oqapu TunicInka1450–1540 C.E.Camelid fiber and cotton

North America after 1500


Kwakwaka'wakw Traditions and CultureNational Geographic
Who Are the Eastern Shoshone?Wyoming PBS
San Ildefonso Potters Maria and Julian MartinezNew Mexico PBS
Bandolier BagLenape (Delaware tribe, Eastern Woodlands)c. 1850 C.E.Beadwork on leather
Transformation MaskKwakwaka’wakw, Northwest coast of CanadaLate 19th century C.E.Wood, paint, and string
Painted Elk HideAttributed to Cotsiogo (Cadzi Cody)Eastern Shoshone, Wind River Reservation, Wyomingc. 1890–1900 C.E.Painted elk hide
Black-on-Black Ceramic VesselMaria and Julian MartínezTewa, Puebloan, San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexicoc. mid-20th century C.E.Blackware ceramic
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