What are the real four American civilizations?

America is one of the three major civilizations, and the Mayan civilization ranks alongside the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire (the Aztec Empire and the Mayan civilization are located in Central America; The Inca Empire is located in the Andes of South America.

1, Mayan civilization

Mayan civilization is a modern jungle civilization, distributed in today's southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. Although in the Neolithic Age, it made great achievements in astronomy, mathematics, agriculture, art and writing.

2. Inca civilization

Inca civilization is another famous ancient Indian civilization developed in western South America and central Andes. Its influence ranges from the Kasma River in southern Colombia to the Maurer River in central Chile in the south, with a total length of 4,800 kilometers and its widest point of 500 kilometers from east to west, with a total area of more than 900,000 square kilometers and a population of 10.

3. Aztec Empire Civilization

Aztec civilization is a unique ancient civilization in the history of the world. It established an empire in central Mexico in the15th century. Have a more accurate calendar system; In agriculture, irrigation technology is developed; Economically, there was already a "currency" in the primitive stage; Religious myths have distinctive features and far-reaching influence on later generations.

The Aztecs also have excellent architectural skills. They can build very magnificent buildings, and the ancient city of tenochtitlan is the best proof. In addition, the Aztec social strata are strictly divided and have a complete legal system.

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The history of American civilization;

The earliest humans in the American continent migrated from Asia to America in 40,000-8,000 BC. People crossed the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska (today's Bering Strait). Hunters follow mammoths, mastodons and other large animals across this route. Then, the land migration from Asia stopped, because the temperature rise about 1 10,000 years ago caused the ice to melt, which eventually led to the rise of sea level. The last migration of Inuit ancestors may be to reach the North American continent by boat.

Clovis and Folsom's weapons and tools appeared in 9000-7000 BC.

In 7000 BC, farming appeared. Guitar man cave appeared in Peru.

In 5000 BC, plants planted by human beings began to spread widely.

In 4000 BC, Mexico planted corn.

From 3000 BC to 1500 BC, there is evidence that cotton planting, metallurgy and ceramics appeared.

From 2000 to 500 BC, early culture appeared in the southwestern United States. Pottery is used in Central America.

In 65438 BC+0500-800 BC, Olmec civilization began to prosper.

In 900 BC, Maya civilization began, and Central America entered the classical era.

From 300 BC to 900 AD, Mayan culture reached its peak.

In 1650, the architectural style of Teotihuacan prevailed in central Mexico.

300-900 AD, Tiwanaku culture.

In 400-800 AD, Monte Alban of Oaxaca reached his peak.

Columbus discovered America, 1492.

The representatives of American civilization are Mayan civilization, Inca civilization and Aztec civilization. In addition, Olmec civilization, Oaxaca civilization, Teotihuacan civilization and Tortek civilization also occupy an important position in the history of American development.

Reference source; Baidu Encyclopedia-USA

Baidu Encyclopedia-Mayan Civilization

Baidu Encyclopedia-Aztec Empire

Baidu Encyclopedia-Inca Civilization