Chapter 1 Roots of the American People (Prehistory-1500)

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Chapter 1 Roots of the American People (Prehistory-1500)

The Land Bridge Theory

Land Bridge Theory 20,000 to 30,000 years ago hunters possibly followed mammals across a strip of land between Asia and the Americas.

The Coastal Route Theory

Civilization is… An advanced culture in which people have developed cities, science, and industries.

How is Civilization represented in this picture?

Civilization is… Proof of civilization An advanced culture in which people have developed cities, science, and industries. Proof of civilization Division of labor Social hierarchy Trading Agricultural societies Religion Arts

Class Work: using page 31, label the map in your notes packet. Homework: Complete the first civilizations of America chart. (Page 8)

The First Civilizations of America

Name Date Location/Capital Contributions Mayas Aztecs Incas

Mayas 250-900 Mexico and Central America Cities Arts Observed the Stars and Heavens Mayan language became the root of other languages Written language Accurate Calendar

Aztecs 1300’s Central Mexico (Tenochtitlan) Raised roads Created farmland by using mats in the lake Complex calendars Human sacrifice Religion dominated life- build temples throughout the city Harsh rulers Conquered other tribes- forced them to pay taxes

Incas 1400 Peru: Cuzco was capital System of roads Skilled engineers Built walls to hold soil in their fields Fine weavings/metalwork Rulers wore gold/silver

With your partner answer the following question: Explain in detail how civilizations got started in America. Use complete sentences and provide details starting with the first Americans. Include as many details as possible.

Native American Cultures

What challenges would you face if you lived in these environments? Arctic Desert Vast Plains Forests

Culture Areas Region in which people share a similar way of life. Tribe- is a community of people that share common customs, language, and rituals.

Your Assignment: Create a poster that shows your assigned culture area. Include: Name of Culture Group Where they are located Drawing of what their everyday life may have looked like. Tribes that lived in this culture area.

Far North Frozen seas, treeless Pit houses- dug into ground and covered with wood and skins. Clothing made of furs and sealskins

Plateau Cold and dry w/ hardy plants and animals Hunted mountain sheep & rabbits

Northwest Coast Mild temps and lots of food Fished Wood canoes and houses Permanent villages

Southeast Warm, moist climate Hunted, fished, farmed coast of Gulf of Mexico

Please answer the following question: Use specific examples How did geography influence the development of cultures in North America?

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