Reaching the Americas
What was the land bridge that connected Alaska and Siberia?
The Beringia
What was the earliest known civilization in the Americas?
The Olmecs
What three crops were often planted together?
Corn, beans, and squash
What did the Inuites use seal oil for?
Lamps and fires
What was the purpose of ceremonies and prayers?
Keep the balance between people and nature
What happened to that land bridge after the Ice Age?
It disappeared
What did the Olmecs study?
The stars
People who lived in large groups typically lived in what kind of climate?
Mild climate
What kind of houses did the Inuites build?
Pit houses
What was the green corn ceremony
A great feast held when the corn ripens
What did the Olmecs develop to study seasons and time?
A calendar
What main crop did the Mayas grow?
Corn
What two things spread due to trade between tribes?
Ideas and culture
What was the ruler of the Natchez called?
The Great Sun
Who owned the property in Iroquois society?
Women
How do some scientist believe people came to North America?
By boat
Why did the Mayan priest study the sun, moon, and stars?
To predicts how/when to honor their gods
People who lived in harsh climates tended to be what?
Nomadic
How many months were in the Natchez calendar?
13
What was the name of the alliance the Iroquois formed in 1570?
The League of the Iroquois
How did hunters adapt when many animals died out?
What type of calendar did the Mayas create
An accurate 365 day calandar
How did climate play a role in native cultures?
What crops they grew, what animals they hunted, what resources they had.
Why did an upper-class person have to marry from the lower class?
to prevent one family holding the power for too long
What did the Iroquois call themselves?
People of the Long House