History and Culture of the Americas Native American

Arrival into the Western Hemisphere �Archaeologists believe that various tribes of people migrated out

Widespread migration �These various tribes over the course of 20, 000 years were able

Language �The indigenous populations of North America did not have written languages which is

European Contact � At the time of European contact with the indigenous populations, there

The Following pictures are some examples of Native American Indians

Sitting Bull- Sioux Chief of North Dakota

Mayan Ruins- Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

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History and Culture of the Americas Native American Indians

Arrival into the Western Hemisphere �Archaeologists believe that various tribes of people migrated out of mainland Asia into North America by way of Alaska. �This occurred between 40, 000 B. C. and 17, 000 B. C. when sea levels were low.

Widespread migration �These various tribes over the course of 20, 000 years were able to spread throughout and settle in North America, Central America, and South America. �By the time the 1 st European explorers came to the western hemisphere, there were around 450 tribes living in North America.

Language �The indigenous populations of North America did not have written languages which is why there are no records of their encounters with European colonists. �Spoken languages were, however, very diverse and complex. Some were so complex that Navajo Indians were used their language as an unbreakable code against the Japanese.

European Contact � At the time of European contact with the indigenous populations, there were 10 main cultural areas of North America. �Artic �Subartic �Northwest Coast �Great Basin �California �Plateau �Plains �Northeast �Southwest