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2. 2 Click a subsection to advance to that particular section. Advance through the slide show using your mouse or the space bar. Roots of the American People (Prehistory–1500) The Earliest Americans Cultures of North America Trade Networks of Asia and Africa The European Heritage Roots of the American People (Prehistory–1500)

3. The Earliest Americans Sec 1:The Earliest Americans The First Americans Main Idea: The first people in the Americas came from Asia and eventually learned to farm. Three Civilizations Main Idea: The Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas developed advanced civilizations in Central and South America. MapMaster: The First Americans Arrive Color Transparencies: Early Civilizations in The Americas Progress Monitoring Transparency

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6. Cultures of North America Sec 2: Cultures of North America First Cultures of North America Main Idea: Early cultures developed in the Southwest and the Mississippi Valley. Ways of Life Main Idea: Many of the varied cultures of North America shared some basic features. Native Americans of North America Main Idea: Culture groups of North America adapted their ways of life to their environment. Progress Monitoring Transparency

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8. Trade Networks of Asia and Africa Sec 3: Trade Networks of Asia and Africa The Muslim Link in Trade Main Idea: The Muslim world linked traders across three continents. The African Link in Trade Main Idea: Complex trade networks developed in both East Africa and West Africa. The East Asian Link in Trade Main Idea: China dominated the trade routes that linked East Asia to the Middle East. History Interactive: Explore Global Trade Progress Monitoring Transparency

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10. The European Heritage Sec 4: The European Heritage The Judeo-Christian Tradition Main Idea: Judaism and Christianity became the foundation of religious beliefs in Europe. Greek and Roman Traditions Main Idea: Greece and Rome provided the basis for modern ideas about democratic government. New Horizons Main Idea: The Crusades and the Renaissance inspired Europeans to look beyond their own world. An Age of Exploration Begins Main Idea: Portugal led the way in European exploration. Color Transparencies: Religion, Trade, and Exploration Progress Monitoring Transparency

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