World Cultures II CHAPTER 12 EARLY CIVILIZATIONS OF

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World Cultures II CHAPTER 12 – EARLY CIVILIZATIONS OF THE AMERICAS

World Cultures II CHAPTER 12 – EARLY CIVILIZATIONS OF THE AMERICAS

Bell Ringer 09/18/2017 What is the significance of a totem pole and a potlatch?

Bell Ringer 09/18/2017 What is the significance of a totem pole and a potlatch?

Section 3 Cultures of North America Define Key Terms Mound Builders Ancestral Puebloans Pueblo

Section 3 Cultures of North America Define Key Terms Mound Builders Ancestral Puebloans Pueblo Kiva Great Plains

Section 3 Reading Read pages 352 -358 Be ready to take notes in your

Section 3 Reading Read pages 352 -358 Be ready to take notes in your notebook.

Mound Builders Many mound builders created their “earthwork” between 700 B. C. to 1250

Mound Builders Many mound builders created their “earthwork” between 700 B. C. to 1250 A. D. Often times these mounds mark the presence of graves or important landmarks. There were many different civilizations that were considered mound builders such as the Adena, Hopewell culture and the Mississippians.

Mound Builders The Adena were located in the Ohio Valley around 600 B. C.

Mound Builders The Adena were located in the Ohio Valley around 600 B. C. Used mounds to mark the locations of tombs and weapons. The Hopewell Culture were located along the Ohio and upper Mississippi rivers. They traded among a wider area than the Adena. The reason for their disappearance is unknown.

Mound Builders The Mississippians showed up around 700 A. D. and were the most

Mound Builders The Mississippians showed up around 700 A. D. and were the most important of the mound builders. They were able to trade and inhabit the South and Midwest United States. They utilized various forms of agriculture for food and for trade which helped boost their presence.

People of the Southwest and Great Plains Lived in the Southwest and Great Plains

People of the Southwest and Great Plains Lived in the Southwest and Great Plains region. These civilizations were not very powerful military -wise. Created goods and traded throughout the region.

Ancestral Puebloans Also known as the Anasazi. Known for making artistic goods which were

Ancestral Puebloans Also known as the Anasazi. Known for making artistic goods which were used for trade. During 1275 -1300, major droughts hit the region and many abandoned their cities to search for more suitable land.

Pueblo Peoples Built Adobe style homes out of clay and stone. Skilled farmers that

Pueblo Peoples Built Adobe style homes out of clay and stone. Skilled farmers that used their adobe dwellings to store food which helped them during droughts.

Plains Indians Located in the Great Plains region. Used sign language to trade. Used

Plains Indians Located in the Great Plains region. Used sign language to trade. Used tipis for their homes because they were often travelling. European settlers took over their land.

Section 3 Assessment Read pages 352 -358 Copy the Section 3 Assessment Questions (Comprehension

Section 3 Assessment Read pages 352 -358 Copy the Section 3 Assessment Questions (Comprehension and Critical Thinking Questions 1 a through 3 b) Answer each question using information from the reading.

Section 3 Assessment 1 A Sequence List the three groups mound builders, from earliest

Section 3 Assessment 1 A Sequence List the three groups mound builders, from earliest to latest. Adena, Hopewell and Mississippians. 1 B Compare In what ways were three groups alike? They built mounds, carried on long-distance trade and grew a variety of crops.

Section 3 Assessment 2 A Define What is the climate of southwestern North America?

Section 3 Assessment 2 A Define What is the climate of southwestern North America? It has cold, dry winters and hot dry summers. 2 B Identify Cause and Effect Why did peoples of this region build pueblos rather than other types of structure? They used available materials such as sun dried adobe bricks or stone cliffs.

Section 3 Assessment 3 A Define What are the totem poles and potlatches? A

Section 3 Assessment 3 A Define What are the totem poles and potlatches? A totem pole is a carved, painted log stood on end that typically had images of animals carved into and painted on it Potlatches were a ceremony held by a person of high rank to show wealth.

Section 3 Assessment 3 B Infer How were totem poles and potlatches symbols of

Section 3 Assessment 3 B Infer How were totem poles and potlatches symbols of a family’s wealth? Possible Answers: An elaborate totem pole with intricate carvings and paintings might signify wealth because it indicated that the owner might have had more free time to create it or could afford to pay a good artist to create it. At potlatches, people were able to show wealthy they were by giving guests expensive gifts.