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The early Americas

Explore the early Americas from 43,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE, including migration patterns, agricultural developments, and the rise of civilizations like the Olmecs, Zapotecs, and Chavin. Discover the origins of modern-day crops and cultural connections in this rich historical tapestry.

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The early Americas

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  1. The early Americas Ancient America

  2. Migration • Where? • Bering Land Bridge • Why? • Climate • When? • 43,000 – 10,000 BCE • Proof? • American Indians and Siberians in Northern Asia

  3. Agriculture • Modern-day Mexico • Earliest plants: squash, chili peppers, avocado, corn (small ears) • Later (6500-2300 BCE): beans, new squash, pumpkins, cotton (from Peru) • In lowlands: manioc and maize • 2300 BCE – almost all people depend on agriculture • Modern-day Peru • 5000 BCE: quinoa, potatoes, corn, bean, chili peppers • Domesticated llamas

  4. The Olmecs (1200 – 400 BCE) • Created ceremonial centers • Centers had art and architecture • La Venta • Colossal Heads • Were “almost civilized” • No cities • Disappeared @ 400 BCE (became the Maya) • Diet was different from other RivCivs (see Smithsonian article)

  5. Zapotec (@1150 BCE – 700 CE) • Began as early as the Olmecs • Products: pottery, rituals objects, mirrors, ceramics • Monte Alban

  6. Andean South America: Chavin(1200 BCE – 200 BCE) • Named for Chavin de Huantar in central Peru • Temples • Cultural connection • After 200 BCE Influence • Tiwanaku • Huari • Nazca

  7. Difference between West and East • No metal tools • No wheels • No transportation animals • No writing system • Sooo….Can we call them a civilization?

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