Mesoamerican & Andean Civilizations

Cradles of Civilization

• Mesoamerica, a region that encompasses central Mexico, is considered one of the cradles of civilization.

Primary Culture of Mexico and the Americas

• The primary culture of Mexico and the Americas is Indian.

Development of Grains

• Maize (corn) was developed at least 9,000 years ago in central Mexico.

Significance of Stable Food Source

• A stable food source was crucial for the development of civilizations, as it allowed for the growth of settled communities and the emergence of complex societies.

Minimizing the Indian Culture

• Some Western scholars have minimized the fact that the primary culture of Mexico and the Americas is Indian, likely due to a bias towards European-centric histories and cultural influences.