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Native Peoples of America: Environmental Change and Cultural Evolution

Explore the impact of environmental change on the transition from Paleo-Indian to Archaic ways of life among Native American cultures before 1500. Discover the diverse societies that emerged, shared values, significant practices, and the downfall of civilizations such as the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas.

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Native Peoples of America: Environmental Change and Cultural Evolution

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  1. CHAPTER 1 NATIVE PEOPLES OF AMERICA, TO 1500 How did environmental change shape the transition from Paleo-Indian to Archaic ways of life? What were the principle differences among the Native American cultures that emerged after 2500 B.C.? 3. What significant values and practices did North American Indians share, despite their diversity?

  2. The First Americans,c. 13,000 – 2500 BC Peopling New Worlds Land Bridge  MEGAFAUNA!!! Reciprocity Paleo-Indian 

  3. The First Americans,c. 13,000 – 2500 BC Archaic Societies As the temperature warmed, Native Americans began to establish permanent villages They created gender roles for hunting and gathering

  4. The First Americans,c. 13,000 – 2500 BC Archaic Societies Was there any kind of stigma for being a gatherer rather than a hunter?

  5. Cultural Diversity,c. 2,500 B.C.E. – 1500 C.E Mesoamerica and South America Mayans (150 B.C.E. – 900 C.E)Aztecs (1100 – 1522)Inca ( 15,000 B.C.E. - 1530s)

  6. Cultural Diversity,c. 2,500 B.C.E. – 1500 C.E The Southwest Hohokam (1 – 1450) Anasazi (1 – 1300) What most likely caused the downfall of these civilizations? DROUGHT! The Southwest then became populated by the non-farming Apaches and Navajos

  7. Cultural Diversity,c. 2,500 B.C.E. – 1500 C.E The Eastern Woodlands Cahokia

  8. Cultural Diversity,c. 2,500 B.C.E. – 1500 C.E Non-farming Societies Pacific Coast California Alaskan Harpoon   Great Plains

  9. North American Peoples onthe Eve of European Contact Kinship and Gender • Many Native Americans lived in extended families “Fighting was more for pastime than for conquering and subduing enemies”

  10. North American Peoples onthe Eve of European Contact Spiritual and Social Values Sun Dance Ritual  Medicine Wheel 

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