Ancient Civilizations
What did the inuits live in?
Homes out of blocks of snow
What was the main animal used by Native Americans?
Bison
Give 2 characteristics that can define a culture
- type of work tools
- clothing and hairstyles
- ceremonies
to move or travel
According to most experts, what way did people first come to the Americas?
Through the Bering Straight from Asia to North America
Clothing from animal skin
Teepee covering from animal skin
Animal fur to keep warm
What role is do women play in feeding families?
- gather and prepare food
- plant fields and gardens
What is a culture?
Set of beliefs and way of life for a certain group
What did the Aztecs come up with to bring water to fields?
Irrigation
How did Native American use water and tree?
Water: travel and drink
Trees boats and housing frames
What roles do men play on feeding families?
-hunting and fishing
- cleared fields for planting
What does adapt mean?
To change
What is one reason people from different parts of the Americas developed different cultures?
How did the Native Americans change the land?
Farming and burning brush
What role does a child have in Native American families?
-Learned traditions
What is a nomad?
person who moves often for food
What is the difference between hunter gathers and irrigation.
hunter gathers do not have a permanent home
Irrigation allows permanent homes to be built
What was the major change the came from farming?
Able to stay in one place for longer
Small followed one leader
Larger had more formal structure with councils