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Chapter Introduction Section 1 Migration to the
Americas Section 2 Cities and Empires Section
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3Chapter Intro
Migration to the Americas Essential Question
How did agriculture change the lives of early
people?
4Chapter Intro
Cities and Empires Essential Question How did
the early civilizations of Mexico and Central
America develop socially, politically, and
economically?
5Chapter Intro
North American Peoples Essential Question How
was the way of life of the Native Americans of
North America related to their environment?
6Chapter Time Line
7Chapter Time Line
8Chapter Preview-End
9Section 1-Essential Question
How did agriculture change the lives of early
people?
10Section 1-Key Terms
Reading Guide
Content Vocabulary
- archaeology
- artifact
- nomad
- migration
- maize
- carbon dating
- culture
Academic Vocabulary
11Section 1-Key Terms
Reading Guide (cont.)
Key People and Events
12Section 1-Polling Question
Which do you believe came first, agriculture or
culture? A. Agriculture B. Culture
- A
- B
13Section 1
The Journey From Asia
The first Americans were hunters and gatherers
who came from Asia and spread throughout the
Americas.
14Section 1
The Journey From Asia (cont.)
- Archaeologists, experts in archaeology, believe
that many early peoples reached the Americas by
crossing a strip of land known as Beringia, which
was exposed during the last Ice Age.
- As the centuries passed, many people migrated
across Beringia and spread out across the
Americas.
Prehistoric Migrations to the Americas
15Section 1
The Journey From Asia (cont.)
- The earliest Americans were nomads who were
skilled at hunting large animals such as the
wooly mammoth.
- Eventually these mammals began to die out, and
early Americans had to find other sources of food.
16Section 1
During which period of time was the land bridge
known as Beringia exposed? A. Ice Age
B. Renaissance C. Viking Age D. Victorian Era
- A
- B
- C
- D
17Section 1
Settling Down
Agriculture changed the way of life for early
Americans.
18Section 1
Settling Down (cont.)
- Agriculture began in the Americas about 9,000
years ago as people living in what is now Mexico
learned to plant and raise maize.
- Using a method called carbon dating to study
artifacts, scientists know that permanent
settlements arose about 5,000 years ago.
19Section 1
Settling Down (cont.)
- Over time, the groups of people living in
settlements developed their own cultures.
20Section 1
Which of the following was NOT a crop grown by
early Americans? A. Maize B. Oranges C. Pumpkins
D. Beans
- A
- B
- C
- D
21Section 1-End
22Section 2-Essential Question
How did the early civilizations of Mexico and
Central America develop socially, politically,
and economically?
23Section 2-Key Terms
Reading Guide
Content Vocabulary
- civilization
- theocracy
- hieroglyphics
Academic Vocabulary
24Section 2-Key Terms
Reading Guide (cont.)
Key People and Events
25Section 2-Polling Question
Which of the following do you think is most
important in the successful development of a
civilization? A. A system of writing B. Advancemen
ts in agriculture C. Advancements in
architecture D. A powerful military
- A
- B
- C
- D
26Section 2
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations of
Mexico and Central America flourished long before
the arrival of Europeans.
27Section 2
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec (cont.)
- Long before the Europeans arrived in the early
1500s, several civilizations arose in what is now
Mexico and Central America.
- These civilizations developed complex systems for
the following
- Writing
- Counting
- Tracking time
Maya Mathematics
28Section 2
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec (cont.)
- The three largest and most advanced of the early
civilizations were the
Civilizations of Mexico and Central America
29Section 2
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec (cont.)
- Farmers produced enough food to sustain cities
containing thousands of people. - Workers sculpted large stone monuments and built
stone pavements and drainage systems.
Civilizations of Mexico and Central America
30Section 2
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec (cont.)
- Each city had at least one stone pyramid.
- Their civilization was a theocracy.
- They developed hieroglyphics.
- Traders traveled on a network of roads carved out
of the jungle.
Civilizations of Mexico and Central America
31Section 2
The Olmec, Maya, and Aztec (cont.)
- They built Tenochtitlán, one of the greatest
cities in the Americas. - They were a military empire.
- They organized their society around religion.
Civilizations of Mexico and Central America
32Section 2
Which of the following civilization was still
flourishing when the Europeans arrived? A. Olmec
B. Maya C. Aztec
- A
- B
- C
33Section 2
The Inca
The Inca in South America developed a
well-organized empire with a structured society.
34Section 2
The Inca (cont.)
- The Inca state was built on war and the Inca army
was powerful. - The Inca Empire had a population of more than 9
million, and built at least 10,000 miles of roads
in order to keep the empire linked.
The Inca Empire
35Section 2
The Inca (cont.)
- Quechua was the official language.
- They cut terraces into steep slopes in order to
farm mountainous lands.
36Section 2
How did the Inca record information? A. Using
hieroglyphics B. Using quipu C. Using an
abacus D. Using the alphabet
- A
- B
- C
- D
37Section 2-End
38Section 3-Essential Question
How was the way of life of the Native Americans
of North America related to their environment?
39Section 3-Key Terms
Reading Guide
Content Vocabulary
Academic Vocabulary
40Section 3-Key Terms
Reading Guide (cont.)
Key People and Events
41Section 3-Polling Question
Do you feel that you could adapt easier to a cold
climate or a warm climate? A. Cold B. Warm
- A
- B
42Section 3
Early Native Americans
The Hohokam, the Anasazi, and the Mound Builders
were among the most advanced of early North
American civilizations.
43Section 3
Early Native Americans (cont.)
- Their way of life depended on irrigation channels
they dug to carry river water into their fields. - They left behind pottery, carved stone, and
shells etched with acid.
44Section 3
Early Native Americans (cont.)
- They built puebloshuge structures made of stone
and earth. - They also built dwellings in the walls of steep
cliffs.
45Section 3
Early Native Americans (cont.)
- Facts about the Mound Builders
- Some of the mounds contained burial chambers,
while some were topped with temples. - The Adena and the Hopewell were two cultures that
built mounds. - The largest settlement of the Mound Builders was
Cahokia.
Selected Sites of the Mound Builders
46Section 3
The Mound Builders appeared to be related to
which two cultures? A. Anasazi and Hopewell
B. Maya and Aztec C. Inuit and Iroquois
- A
- B
- C
47Section 3
Other Native North Americans
The early inhabitants of North America developed
ways of life that were well suited to their
environments.
48Section 3
Other Native North Americans (cont.)
- The people who settled in the northern-most part
of North America built igloos in the winter, and
were hunters and fishers.
- Peoples of the West depended on the forest and
the sea. - Most of the peoples of the Southeast and
Southwest farmed, but the Apache and Navajo were
hunters and gatherers.
Native American Cultures
49Section 3
Other Native North Americans (cont.)
- Peoples of the Plains were nomadic.
- Peoples of the East formed complex societies.
- The Iroquois and Cherokee had formal law codes
and formed federations. - The different members of the Iroquois League were
organized according to clans.
50Section 3
People from which area used horses to hunt and
fight? A. Southwest B. Plains C. East D. Southeas
t
- A
- B
- C
- D
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71Vocab1
archaeology the study of ancient peoples
72Vocab2
artifact an item left behind by early people that
represents their culture
73Vocab3
nomad person who moves from place to place
in search of food or grazing land
74Vocab4
migration a movement of a large number of people
into a new homeland
75Vocab5
maize an early form of corn grown by Native
Americans
76Vocab6
carbon dating a scientific method used to
determine the age of an artifact
77Vocab7
culture a way of life of a group of people who
share similar beliefs and customs
78Vocab8
source a supply
79Vocab9
estimate approximate number
80Vocab10
civilization a highly developed culture, usually
with organized religions and laws
81Vocab11
theocracy a form of government in which the
society is ruled by religious leaders
82Vocab12
hieroglyphics an ancient form of writing using
symbols and pictures to represent words, sounds,
and concepts
83Vocab13
Quechua language spoken by the Inca
84Vocab14
quipu calculating device developed by the Inca
85Vocab15
terrace a raised piece of land with the top
leveled off to promote farming
86Vocab16
complex complicated highly detailed
87Vocab17
link join or connect
88Vocab18
pueblo home or community of homes built by Native
Americans
89Vocab19
federation a type of government that links
different groups together
90Vocab20
clan a group united by a common interest or
characteristic
91Vocab21
channel a trench or groove to allow the passage
of water
92Vocab22
structure something that is constructed or built
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