Native America Continued Flashcards
Who were the Olmecate?
The Olmecate were the ‘Rubber People’ who later made rubber; they laid foundations for later Mesoamerican folks.
Example sentence: The Olmecate were skilled craftsmen who worked with obsidian, a volcanic glass.
What is the Cascajal Block?
The Cascajal Block is the oldest example of Mesoamerican writing, similar to Linear South At.
Additional information: The Cascajal Block is an important archaeological artifact that provides insights into ancient Mesoamerican writing.
What animals were present in the south Americas?
Animals in the Americas included llamas (no horses) and no large animals after megafauna died off.
Additional information: Llamas and alpacas filled the role of a slight pack animal in the absence of large domesticated animals.
What were the first cities in South America?
The first cities in South America were Caral Supe, El Parasio, and Chavin hunator.
Around Andes mountains
Additional information: These cities were part of early urban settlements in South America.
What is the Chavin Civilization known for?
The Chavin Civilization laid the foundations for Andean civilization up to the Incans; they depicted their polytheistic gods as animals.
Additional information: The Chavin Civilization had a significant influence on the development of Andean cultures.
What were the Pacific Migrations?
The Pacific Migrations, from Asia, were unique initiatives by ancient Americans to settle on islands, followed by colonizing the islands of the Pacific along the ‘kelp highway’.
Additional information: The Pacific Migrations involved navigating the seas using natural elements like wind and stars.
