The New World
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Native American World
European World
African World
The New World
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The New World
Geography of the New World
The New World consists of two continents.
These two continents were unknown to Europeans or Africans, but were not empty.
Inhabiting the New World
Hunters crossed a land bridge connecting Asia and North America following migrating animals.
It took thousands of years to migrate from Alaska to regions of South America.
How Native American Tribes Differ
Some Native American groups settled down and some remained nomadic.
moving to look for food
The environment shaped how each culture developed.
food and farming,
building materials,
Communications and trade among tribes
Climates of the New World
Arctic Tundra
Tropical
Temperate Woodlands
The Native American World
Other Native American Similarities
Native Americans relied on oral history, passing traditions by word of mouth.
Oral histories could be songs, stories, and ceremonies.
Native Americans also used barter or trade between tribes instead of money.
How Native American Tribes are Similar
Native American tribes were organized into kinship groups.
Related families who are descended from a common ancestor. .
The kinship provided medical care, child care, and education.
