Maya (250AD - 900 AD) Most advanced civilization is ancient Americas The Maya inherited the basic culture of Olmecs Organized into city states including: Tikal, Palenque, Uxmal) Religion very important class Priests which rules the city states Stepped pyramids dedicated to gods, and human sacrifice. Real names given at puberty Flat noses and broad/long noses Intellectual Tradition Hieroglyphic writing Number system, number for zero Books of bark Advanced in astronomy (calender) math