What’s the Significance?

Meroë, 234–36

Piye, 236–37

Axum, 237–39

Niger Valley civilization, 239–41

Maya civilization, 242–44

Teotihuacán, 244–46

Chavín, 247–48

Moche, 248–49

Wari and Tiwanaku, 249–51

Bantu expansion, 252–55

Chaco Phenomenon, 256

Mound Builders / Cahokia, 256–58

Pohnpei, 260

Tonga, 260

mana and tapu, 261

Yap, 262