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Many scholars believe that Asians crossed the land bridge (______________)
chasing animals around _______________BC (or the end of the _________________)
Others believe ______________ island-hopped across the _______________
Around 7,000 BC the Americas underwent an ________________ revolution
(_________________ was the staple). They also grew ______________, ______________,
_______________, ________________, and _____________.
Farmers created ________________ in ponds and lakes because they were
naturally _______________ and provided 3+ harvests per year
Agriculture provided reliable_________________, allowing for ________________.
They developed skills in ________, ________________, and other fields
___________________ increased with specialization
_______________________ stretches from central ________________ to northern
___________________
1st civilization was _______________ (1200 BC); thrived from 800-400 BC-----MAP on 241
The Olmec settled in the ____________________ because it contained abundant
resources in _______, ________, _________, ________, and ____________. These were
good for trading
Two cities– _________________ and _________________; both important for trade and
religion (polytheistic)
Not sure about their demise, but scholars think that __________________ caused it
2nd civilization develops in __________________ (the _________________ people)
Region of mountains and valleys in S. Mexico (pg 241)
Had _____________ soil, a _____________ climate, and ______________ rainfall
City of ______________________ emerges as the Zapotec urban center. Had a
commanding view of the valley from a plateau and was home to _____________
people
The Zapotec controlled the Oaxaca Valley for approximately ___________ years
Legacies
Olmec
• Art and design (buildings)
• Idea of ____________ centers
• Idea of an __________ ruling class
• Ritual ball games
Zapotec
• _________________ writing system
• First ___________ builders in Americas
• _________________ system based on mvmt of the sun