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North American Civilizations (Anasazi (Used dams, ditches, and canals to…
North American Civilizations
Anasazi
Used dams, ditches, and canals to bring water to crops in the bottom of canyons
Used adobes and stone to build multi-storied houses
Formed in 500 AD, were ancestors of the Pueblo Indians
Made turquoise jewelry, woven baskets, and pottery
Adena
One group of Woodland people were the Adenas, who emerged in 700 BC
Were first to use agriculture and grew crops like squash, sunflowers, and barley
Southeastern US was home to Eastern Woodland peoples
Known for jewelry and massive burial mounds
Mississippi
Fertile soil from rivers allowed for crops like maize and beans
Large farms led to large cities. At center of cities were large mounds that had temples at the top
Formed around the Mississippi River in 800 AD
By 1300 AD Mississippi culture collapses but has lasting effect on other cultures
Hopewell
Participated in a trade network that went from Wyoming, to the Gulf Coast, to the Great Lakes, and to the Atlantic
Adena and Hopewell were known as “Mound Builders”
The Hopewell group emerged in the Ohio Valley in 300 BC
Mounds going 40 ft high and 100 ft wide
