Scenarios about 'mesoamerica'
Mesoamerica refers to the cultural region extending from central Mexico through Central America that was home to several advanced pre-Columbian civilizations including the Maya, Aztec, Olmec, and Zapotec. This diverse area shared cultural traits such as hieroglyphic writing systems, complex calendars, monumental architecture, and similar religious practices from approximately 1500 BCE until the Spanish conquest. In alternate history scenarios, Mesoamerica often features prominently in timelines exploring resistance to European colonization or the continued development of these sophisticated societies.
What If The Aztec Empire Defeated The Spanish?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Aztec Empire successfully repelled Hernán Cortés and his conquistadors, preserving Mesoamerican civilization and dramatically altering the course of world history.
What If The Maya Civilization Never Collapsed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Maya civilization overcame its environmental and political challenges, continuing to flourish as a major Mesoamerican power into the modern era.
What If Indigenous American Religious Practices Unified?
Exploring how pre-Columbian civilizations might have developed if a pan-American religious movement had emerged, potentially creating greater cultural cohesion across diverse indigenous societies.
What If Pre-Columbian Art Styles Merged More Extensively?
Exploring how indigenous American cultures might have developed if greater artistic exchange had occurred between Mesoamerican, Andean, and North American traditions, potentially creating hybrid aesthetic movements across the hemisphere.
What If Mesoamerican Ball Games Evolved Into Different Sports?
Exploring how indigenous American cultures might have developed if their ritual ball games had evolved into diverse athletic competitions, potentially creating a rich sporting tradition that could have spread globally.
What If Maya Writing Spread Throughout the Americas?
Exploring how indigenous American civilizations might have developed if Maya hieroglyphic writing had been widely adopted across North and South America, potentially creating a continent-wide literary tradition.