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

2. The
Land
Bridge
Theory

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

4. The
Coastal
Route
Theory

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

6. How is Civilization represented in this picture?

7. 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

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

9. The First Civilizations of America

11. Name
Date
Location/Capital
Contributions
Mayas
Aztecs
Incas

12. 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

13. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. Native American Cultures

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

21. 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.

22. 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.

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

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

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

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

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