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Olmec
(Encyclopedia) OlmecOlmecōlˈmĕk [key], term denoting the culture of ancient Mexican natives inhabiting the tropical coastal plain of the contemporary states of Veracruz and Tabasco, between 1300 and…civilization
(Encyclopedia) civilization, culture with a relatively high degree of elaboration and technical development. The term civilization also designates that complex of cultural elements that first…Time Tangled Island: Aztec Empire
Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Aztec sun stone Related Links Aztec Montezuma Spain: History, Geography, Government, and Culture Try our Aztec…Mexican Flag
The Question: What is the type or name of the bird on the flag of Mexico? The Answer: The bird found in the center of Mexico's flag is an eagle…Moctezuma or Montezuma Biography
Moctezuma or MontezumaAztec emperor Born: 1480? In 1502 Moctezuma became the ninth emperor of the Aztec empire of Mexico. Almost constantly at war, the Aztecs had a large, expertly run army…English Borrows from Spanish
New World encounters bring new words by David Johnson Related Links Types of Spanish Explained Columbus's Unknown Legacy Spain Latin America Languages in the…Quetzalcoatl: Aztec Myths and Myths About the Aztecs
The People of the Sun and the Feathered Serpent Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god of the Aztecs, is recognized the world over in art and media. The god himself or monsters with his likeness…1300–1399 <span class="small" >(A.D.)</span> World History
1312–1337 Mali Empire reaches its height in Africa under King Mansa Musa. c. 1325 The beginning of the Renaissance in Italy: writers Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio; painter Giotto. Development…Patrisia Gonzales Biography
Patrisia GonzalesjournalistBorn: 6/1959Birthplace: Ft. Worth, Tex. Gonzales earned a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Texas in Austin in 1981. She also attended the…Calendar and Holidays
Cultures throughout history have devised many ways of tracking time, from ancient China to Mesoamerica.By some estimates, humans have been tracking the seasons and the movements of the stars for more…Trending
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