People of the Americas

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America before it was america

What was happening on the American contient before British Colonies began claiming territority

People of the Americas

Before Europeans arrived in the Americas, millions of Indigenous people lived in advanced civilizations, including the Aztecs who built a massive city on a lake in Mexico, the Maya who excelled in astronomy and mathematics, and the Inca who created an empire with amazing roads and cities in South America. Across North America, hundreds of nations developed unique ways of life - like the Haudenosaunee who farmed in the Eastern Woodlands, Plains peoples who followed buffalo herds, and Pacific Northwest nations who were expert fishers. These civilizations were incredibly skilled at living in harmony with their environment, developing farming techniques like the "three sisters" method, creating vast trading networks, and building impressive cities without metal tools. They made huge contributions to the world, including important foods like corn, potatoes, and chocolate, as well as advances in medicine, mathematics, and architecture. Their achievements and knowledge continue to influence our modern world, from the foods we eat to the democratic ideas that shaped governments.

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People of the Americas

What happened to the large numbers of native amercians that called america their home before the 1600s

You are part of a "Time Travel History Team" that has been accidentally transported back to pre-Columbian America. To return home, you must gather knowledge from three major civilizations (Aztec, Maya, and Inca) plus the Columbian Exchange. Your "time travel device" will only reactivate once you prove you've learned key aspects of these civilizations.

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People of the Americas

You need to collect 4 Cultural Knowledge Crystals in order to get enough power for your time travel device to get you home. The following Map shows you what locations you will have to visit to find your crystals

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Aztec Civilization

Montezuma vs. Cortes

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Montezuma was a strong leader whose empire grew despite what?

European contact

Wars with other nations

3 years of earthquakes

3 Years of famine

Oppchtli

Quetzalcóatl

Chicomecoatl

Tezcatlipoca

3 Years of famine

The Spanish did not bleieve their God walked among the. what was the name of their god?

you'll navigate through a maze to learn about the rich cultures and histories of Mesoamerica. Your goal is to reach the center of the maze, collecting clues and artifacts along the way.

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Mayan Civilization

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Watch the EdPuzzle to learn more about the Mayan civilization

Ballgame

Soccer

Hand Ball

3 Years of famine

Football

3 Years of famine

What was the Game the Mayans played called?

El Salvador

3 Years of famine

Guatemala

3 Years of famine

Peru

3 Years of famine

Belize

3 Years of famine

Where do Many Mayans live?

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Incan civilzation

What makes the Incan civilization different than the other ones you have learned about?

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Incans had the largest most powerful empire in the world at the time of its exsistance.

Irrigation

Planted Potatoes

Terraced

They farmed

Inca lived in the mountians which reflected in their farming techniques. What did they do so they could farm in the mountians at any elevation?

Chicha is still used/drank today

Mostly it was a drink for nobles and warriors

It was considered a sacred drink, believed to connect humans with the divine. Sharing Chicha was a vital part of community bonding. Refusing to share chicha was a serious social offense. It was used during important cultural events - Marriages, funerals, festivals

Chicha had deep cultural and religious significance for the Inca. It was used in ceremonies and offerings to the gods. The traditional preparation sometimes involved chewing the corn first, as human saliva contains enzymes that help break down the starches into fermentable sugars.

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North America Native Tribes

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What were the Native American like in North America?

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Explore the tribal lands of Native American cultures across the United States. In this interactive geography game, you'll click on a map to identify where different tribes established their communities over centuries. Test your knowledge of this intricate patchwork of tribal territories and uncover the diverse roots of America's first peoples.

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Primary and Secondary sources are vital to understanding history and learning people, places and things from the past. Watch this video before answering the following 4 questions