p5ch6states

State-building, expansion an centers

 * **Themes** || **How does this theme apply to your civilization?** ||
 * Political Structures || * Independant ceremonial centers ||
 * Empires || * The Olmecs were the first Empire ( 8000-7000 B.C.E.).
 * The Mayas had a Great Empire after the decline of the Olmec Empire. ||
 * Revolts and Revolutions || * The Maya kingdoms fought constantly with each other.
 * Victors generally killed the people and took their ceremonial centers. ||
 * Regional, Transgregional, and global structures and organizations || * Coastal and Inland
 * Central America ||