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THREE WORLDS COLLIDE
Migration to AmericaChapter 1Section 1
Peopling of America
Ancient PeopleCrossed into Alaska from Asia during the Ice Age 20,000+ yrs ago
Looking for food
Peopling of America
Asia Present sea
level
America Sea level
20,000 years ago
Beringia Land Bridge
Hunters and Gatherers
• Nomadic people moved from location to location looking for food
• They could find bird eggs in 1 location, fish in another, grasses in still another
Hunters and Gatherers
The food supply for these people was uncertain
As the climate warmed, the large game died out, which were needed for food, shelter, tools and clothesgame became smaller and faster.Weapons changed accordingly
Hunters and Gatherers
Ice melted and sea levels rose causing the land bridge to disappear
Agriculture
Between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago people began to plant seeds
Eventually, they saw that most of their food came from crops and their nomadic ways could end
Agriculture
With a more dependable food supply, populations increase, permanent houses are constructed and the need for pottery begins.
Empires of Latin America
Inca – Andes Mts.
Olmec – on the Gulf of Mexico Maya – in the
Yucatan
Aztec – Central Mexico
Ancient Desert Farmers
The desert dwellers built homes in the sides of steep cliffs
Though water is not plentiful in the Gila and Salt River Valleys, these people grew corn, squash, and peppers
Ancient Desert Farmers
The Hohokam and Anasazi settled here about 1000 BC
Mound Builders
People near the Mississippi River, the Adena, Hopewell and Mississ- ippian, made mounds shaped like animals and birds.
Their fate?
These Indian groups were the ancestors of the Indians who were here when European explorers and colonists arrived.
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North American Societies – 1492
Chapter 1Section 2
Diverse Societies
California’s varied geography and climates led to a variety of cultures, from mountain dwellers to those dependant upon the ocean.
Diverse Societies
The people of the Pacific Northwest depended upon the ocean for food.
The made totem poles and canoes from the large trees
They held potlatches, where they gave all their possessions away.
Totem Poles
Diverse Societies
The Kwakiult, Nootka, and Haida of the Pacific Northwest, collected shells and used whales for food and shelter.
Diverse Societies
The Indians of the Southwest faced a harsh climate dominated by drought.
They built pueblos from desert sand and irrigated their fields using advanced systems
Diverse Societies
The Indians of the Eastern Woodlands, like the Iroquois, had a varied diet, depending on the forest for food
In the southern area, they grew corn and squash First to meet the English colonists.
Culture Patterns
Using materials or crafts from their areas, the Indians developed trade routes that went as far as New England to Mexico.
Page 11 of your text lists many items used by different Indian cultures.
Culture Patterns
Indians did not believe it was possible to “own” land any more than it was possible to own the air.
Land was not a commodity to be bought or sold, but life itself.
This attitude was very different from the Europeans who plowed and fenced everything.
Culture Patterns
Indians lived close to the land and their religion reflected that.
Their religion was filled with spirits and passed generations ‘lived’ to guide present generations.
Sun Kachina
Culture Patterns Indians formed strong family
ties, kinship, among its tribal members
Tasks were divided between men and women, but differed depending on the tribe
Many were matriarchal, or kept ties through the mother’s family
Others were patriarchal
AFRICAN CULTURESChapter 1 Section 3
West Africa
Between 400 and 1500, the West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai grew and Prospered By trading gold and salt
West Africa is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the North and Atlantic Ocean to the West and South Sahara- Arabic for desert, takes up much of
interior W. Africa the edges of the Sahara have grasslands and
scrub forest=savannah
West Africa in 1400’s
West Africa
Niger River served as a pathway for migration and trade (East-West) Camels were introduced by Arabs, they
opened long-distance trade routes through the Sahara
As trade increased in Africa, Islam began to spread through Muslim traders from the Middle East Spread to N. Africa by 711 and West Africa by
the 900’s W. Africa prospered b/c of the gold trade
Empires of West Africa
Soninke Empire-Ghana Grew wealthy off the salt and gold trade
Ended in early 1200’s b/c gold mines opened in Bure Malinke -from the upper Niger Valley, Mali
Controlled gold trade from Bure Opened new mines in Akan region
Shifted trade further east Established Timbuktu as a center for trade
Sorko Empire- Niger River east of Mali Songhai Empire Seized Timbuktu
Forest Kingdoms of Guinea
Guinea, located in W. Africa’s southern coast, had small kingdoms b/c of the dense forest
Yoruba (Ife) and Edo (Benin) were hunters, farmers, and traders Rich farmland=surplus of food
Traded for salt and copper
Central and South Africa
Central Africa Dense vegetation made trade difficult
Villages were located along rivers Fished, grew wheat, and raised livestock
Matrilineal societies, descent was traced through mothers
Southern Africa Kongo- 1400 along Zaire River
Farmers
Slavery
Slavery existed in African society Most slaves were captured in war
Were either sold back to their people or they were absorbed into a new African Society
By the early 1400’s, the Akan people acquire enslaved Africans to clear land and mine for gold Portuguese purchased slaves to work on sugar
plantations Europeans set up sugar plantations on
Mediterranean Islands and the West coast of Africa heavy manual labor and a large labor force= thousands
of slaves
Slave Trade in West Africa
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THREE WORLDS MEETEuropean Cultures
Chapter 1Section 4
Collapse of Roman Empire
For centuries, the Roman Empire established economic and political stability After the collapse, Western Europe became
isolated from the world Trade declined, law and order vanished, and
money was no longer used Collapse led to the Middle Ages 500s-
1400s Feudalism-new political system where
powerful leaders gave power to nobles in exchange for their loyalty Led to frequent warfare in feudal society
Manorial System
Describes the economic relationship between nobles and peasants Peasants provided a variety of services for
their lords in return for protection Farmed land, took care of the livestock, hunted
for food, etc. Most peasants were serfs- people bound to
the land couldn’t leave without permission
European Society
Crusades From 1096-1270, European armies tried
to free the Holy Land from the Seljuk Turks failed in this attempt, but their travels
brought trade (and disease) to Europe Two Major Effects:1. Created contact w/ Europeans and
Muslim/Byzantine Empire of Middle East2. Increased trade and created interest in
developing new trade routes
Expanding Horizons
Pope Urban II launched the Crusades Created an increase in trade in the
Mediterranean Linked Europeans with new trade
partners=Arabs, Mongols, Chinese, etc. Demand for new goods from the East= silk,
spices, gold, sugar, melons, tapestries, and other items
Collapse of Mongol Empire in 1500=decrease in goods from Asia European merchants and rulers wanted to
establish trade routes to Asia (bypassing the middle east)
Improving Economy
The economy of Europe began to improve in 1000 Two new inventions allowed for farmers to
produce more food1. Improved plow2. Horse collar- allowed farmers to uses horses
instead of oxen Created a surplus of food=revival of trade and
growth of cities
The Church
Helped create stability and order during the Middle Ages Church controlled local gov’t
Disobedience of church laws called for severe punishment Excommunication=kicked out of church
Took away rights as citizen
Strong States Emerge
Four nations rose to great power in the late 1400’s. France Spain Portugal England
Rose to power b/c of increase profits from trade
Renaissance Spurs Discovery
Renaissance= artistic and intellectual movement in Europe From 1350-1600 Means “Rebirth”, refers to Ancient Greek and Roman
worlds Helped trigger the Scientific Revolution
New Technology Astrolabe-used the position of sun to determine
direction, latitude, and local time Compass-device that showed the direction of magnetic
north Lateen sails-made it possible sail against the wind
(triangular sails) Caravel-new improved ship constructed by Portuguese
Portuguese Exploration
Portuguese=1st Europeans to find a sea route to Asia Henry the Navigator- setup a center for
astronomical and geographical studies (school for explorers) Invited mapmaker, astronomers, and shipbuilders
from all over Europe There they planned voyages of exploration
Bartolomeu Dias- sailed to the southern tip of Africa, Cape of Good Hope
Vasco da Gama- rounded the tip of Africa and landed in India Established first sea route to Asia