1. Aim: How did various cultures develop from the nomads who crossed Beringia?

2. Routes of Early Americans 1. Where did the nomads travel to? A. Out of Asia and into North America and South America.

3. 2. What civilizations developed in South America? A. Olmec….Gulf of Mexico region B. Maya…Southern Mexico C. Aztec…Central Mexico D. Inca… Andes Mountains along the West coast of South America.

4. Olmec

5. Maya

6. Aztec

8. Inca

10. 3. What is similar about these 3 native South American cultures? A. They were each civilizations. B. They were each advanced. C. They evolved from the original nomads who crossed Beringia.

11. Summary Question: What are the 5 characteristics of a CIVILIZATION?

12. Civilization Cities are centers of trade Specialized jobs for people: jewelry maker, potter,farmer Organized government & religion A system of record keeping Advanced tools