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Early North American Cultures
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EARLY NORTH AMERICAN CULTURESNotes: Chapters 1.1 & 1.2
ARRIVAL
First Americans arrive as early as 22,000 years ago Ice Age exposed a land bridge between Asia and
Alaska Around 10,000 years ago the sea rose, isolating
those who crossed People adapted according to their environment and
became hunter/gatherers Agricultural Revolution begins in Central Mexico
between 10,000-5,000 years ago Development of agriculture sparks tremendous
change
EMPIRES OF MIDDLE AND SOUTH AMERICA OLMEC: 1200-400 B.C.
ANASAZI & HOHOKAM: 250 B.C.-1400 A.D.
MAYA: 250-900 A.D.
MISSISSIPPIAN: 600-1500 A.D.
AZTEC: 1200-1500s A.D.
INCA: 1200-1533 A.D.
Ancient Civilizations - Pictures
DIVERSITY Native groups of North America were shaped by the
environments in which they lived Had two choices: adapt themselves, or adapt their
surroundings Thousands of different societies formed: some grew,
and some disappeared These diverse societies spread east and west throughout America
Native American Tribes
Kashaya Pomo – California
Kwakiutl – Northwest Coast
Pueblo – Southwest
Iriquois – Eastern Woodlands
CULTURAL PATTERNS Although there were differences, there were many
similarities among tribes Vast trade routes were established and created cultural
diffusion Respect for land and nature is a major theme for
Native peoples Land was a resource that was commonly used; NO
OWNERSHIP!! Nearly all Native Americans thought of the natural
world as filled with spirits Family and Kinship were the basic socio-economic
unit A Division of Labor existed – sometimes large groups
would split and then reconnect