Cultures of North America

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Cultures of North America Chapter 1 Section 2 Cultures of North America

The Mississippians Large group that emerged from Appalachian mountains to Mississippi river valley 3000 years ago Mound Builders Built first cities in North America Largest City Cahokia 40,000

Anasazi Located in Southwest Built large cliff dwellings Largest community housed about 1000 people Began around 200ad By 1300 all had been abandoned

Hohokam Present day Arizona From about 300bc to 1450ad Farmers- dug irrigation canals through deserts Traded with natives in California

Ways of life for North American Natives Basic Needs- Women collected roots, seeds, acorns, and berries Men Fished and hunted Wild game was plentiful in the Pacific Coast and Eastern Woodlands Agriculture was important in many areas Trade was common Items such as beads and shells were used as currency

Beliefs Close relationship with the natural world Spirituality was a part of daily life Traditions reflected this Green corn festival in south east Pueblos carving kachina dolls representing spirits Storytelling kept up oral tradition Traditions passed from generation to generation