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American History #2

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Beringea Beringea is the land bridge that appeared during the ice age and connected Alaska and Russia
Domestication Is the taming of plants and animals to meet human needs
What are the effects of farming on early humans Farming allowed people to settle and make permanent villages and cities
What are the 5 Key Features of Civilizations Advanced cities complex institutions-government and religion technology specialized job record keeping
What is the Importance of Trade beyond the basic economic purpose It helped share and spread ideas as well as cultures and traditions
who are the Mound Builders They lived in the Mississippi River valley and they were known for the mounds they built for the gods and funerals
who are the The Olmec They lived in southern Mexico and are known as the mother culture because they were a trading empire and the other civilizations adopted parts of the Olmec culture into their own.
who are The Mayas The Maya lived in the the yucatan peninsula and are known for there building and were expert farmer and the ball game
who are The Anasazi They lived in arizona and where famous for having an farming empire despite living in an dessert
The 5 Tribes of the Iroquois Confederation Mohawk Seneca Onondaga Oneida Cayuga Tuscarora
Matrilineal It means through the mother side. Many native Americans traced their ancestors through their mothers
Slash and Burn Agriculture It was a type of farming used by the 5 nations. They cut down the trees in the area and set slow controlled fires to clear the stumps and roots of the tree. After they put out the fires ash was everywhere and was a good fertilizer for the plants
How and why did Native Americans adapt to their environment They built canals and irrigation systems; they also built different houses depending on the area.
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