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# Pre-Classic, Classic, and Post-Classic Periods in Mesoamerica This document appears to be notes on the Pre-Classic, Classic, and Post-Classic periods in Mesoamerica. It details cultural characteristics, economic systems, and historical events. **Geographic Regions:** * **Aridamerica:** * N...

# Pre-Classic, Classic, and Post-Classic Periods in Mesoamerica This document appears to be notes on the Pre-Classic, Classic, and Post-Classic periods in Mesoamerica. It details cultural characteristics, economic systems, and historical events. **Geographic Regions:** * **Aridamerica:** * North Zone: Nomadic and semi-nomadic groups (2500-200 BCE) * **Mesoamerica:** * Central Zone: Sedentary groups (200-900 CE). Included Olmecas, Zapotecas, and Mayas. * Northwestern and Southern Zone: (900 CE -1521 CE). Included Mixtecos, Mexicas, and Purépechas * **Oasisamerica:** Groups, specifically located in a dry zone of North America **Cultural and Historical Details:** * **Economy:** Based on agriculture, with crops like maize, beans, and squash * **Religion:** Polytheistic beliefs * **Government:** Theocratic systems of governance * **Social Structure:** Stratified societies with organized urban centers * **Pre-Hispanic Civilizations:** Olmecas, Zapotecas, Mayas, Teotihuacanos, Mixtecos, Mexicas and Purepechas are mentioned as significant groups. * **Conquest of Mexico:** Details the Spanish conquest, including the arrival of Hernán Cortés. The date of August 3, 1492 and October 12, 1492 are highlighted related to the voyages of Christopher Columbus. American Vespucci's voyage of exploration that led to naming the Americas is mentioned. * **Expeditions to Mexico:** The document lists several expeditions to Mexico, including those led by Diego Velazquez, Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba, Juan de Grijalva, and Hernán Cortés. **Additional Notes:** * **Dates:** Dates are represented using the typical calendar system. Some periods are indicated by start and end dates. * **Figures:** Several figures are mentioned relating to cultures, conquests, and explorers.