Early North American Cultures

1. Notes: Chapters 1.1 & 1.2 Early North American Cultures

2. 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 Arrival

3. 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. Empires of middle and south america

4. Ancient Civilizations - Pictures

5. 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 DIVERSITY

6. Native American Tribes Kashaya Pomo –California Kwakiutl – Northwest Coast Pueblo – Southwest Iriquois – Eastern Woodlands

7. 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 Laborexisted – sometimes large groups would split and then reconnect Cultural patterns