Classic-Era
Peoples & Civilizations of Culture & Society in
the Americas Mesoamerica
200-1500 C.E. 200-1500 C.E.
Teotihuacán Growth of Teotihuacán
• Large Mesoamerican city. • Possible by forced relocation of farm
• Height of its power – 450-600 C.E. families to the city by agricultural
• Population of 125,000 to 200,000 innovations like:
• Dominated by: • irrigation works
– Religious structures • floating gardens
• Had pyramids and temples where human sacrifice – These helped to support a larger population.