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Ancient Routes to the Americans and Native American Cultures

Explore the theories on how ancient people reached the Americas and learn about the achievements of various Native American cultures, including the Olmec, Maya, Hohokam, Anasazi, Mississippian, Inuit, Haida, Pueblo, Aztecs, and Iroquois.

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Ancient Routes to the Americans and Native American Cultures

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  1. Chapter 1Section 1Societies of North America P. 1/P. 22 A. Finding Main Ideas Describe the two theories given about how ancient people reached the Americans. Theory One Theory 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 • Set up trade routes • Built earthen mounds shaped like pyramids • Busy cities • Influenced other cultures 1200 B.C. Mesoamerica A.D.250 • Farmers, built irrigation canals • Traded widely • Built houses w/ 100’s of rooms & many stories • Built some of 1st cities • Flat topped pyramid-shaped temple mounds 300 B.C.-A.D. 1400 Arizona 100-1300 A.D. Midwest Eastern U.S. 800-1700 A.D.

  3. Culture Period and Region Achievements Mississippian • Built some of 1st cities • Flat topped pyramid-shaped temple mounds Eastern U.S. 800-1700 A.D. 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 • Alaska- hunters • NW coast- hunted & fished • SW- irrigation, farming

  4. Culture Period and Region Achievements Mississippian • Built some of 1st cities • Flat topped pyramid-shaped temple mounds Eastern U.S. 800-1700 A.D. 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 • Alaska- hunters • NW coast- hunted & fished • SW- irrigation, farming • Central Mexico- complex society, calendar • NE- farmers, League of Peace

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