1. Chapter 1 Section 1 Societies of North America P. 1/P. 22 A. Finding Main Ideas Describe the two theories given about how ancient people reached the Americans. Theory OneTheory Two Crossed Beringia- land bridge between N. America & Asia during Ice Age, abt. 12,000 yrs. ago Humans came earlier, over many centuries, by many routes, including sailing short distances from island to island B. Categorizing As you read about the development of Early Native American cultures, fill out the chart below by writing notes that describe each culture. Culture Period and Region Achievements Olmec & Maya Busy cities Set up trade routes Built earthen mounds shaped like pyramids Influenced other cultures 1200 B.C. Mesoamerica A.D.250

2. Culture Period and Region Achievements Olmec & Maya Hohokam Anasazi Mississippian 300 B.C.-A.D. 1400 Arizona 100-1300 A.D. Midwest Eastern U.S. 800-1700 A.D. Farmers, built irrigation canals Traded widely Built houses w/ 100’s of rooms & many stories Built some of 1 st cities Flat topped pyramid- shaped temple mounds Set up trade routes Built earthen mounds shaped like pyramids Busy cities Influenced other cultures 1200 B.C. Mesoamerica A.D.250

3. Culture Period and Region Achievements Mississippian Eastern U.S. 800-1700 A.D. Built some of 1 st cities Flat topped pyramid- shaped temple mounds Most died from European diseases C. Summarizing Below, note something significant you learned about each of the following Native American groups. 1. Inuit 2. Haida 3. Pueblo 4. Aztecs 5. Iroquois 1.Alaska- hunters 2.NW coast- hunted & fished 3.SW- irrigation, farming

4. Culture Period and Region Achievements Mississippian Eastern U.S. 800-1700 A.D. Built some of 1 st cities Flat topped pyramid- shaped temple mounds Most died from European diseases C. Summarizing Below, note something significant you learned about each of the following Native American groups. 1. Inuit 2. Haida 3. Pueblo 4. Aztecs 5. Iroquois 1.Alaska- hunters 2.NW coast- hunted & fished 3.SW- irrigation, farming 4.Central Mexico- complex society, calendar 5.NE- farmers, League of Peace