New World Geo PDF
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This document provides an overview of the New World, focusing on North and South America. It discusses early civilizations, including the Aztecs and Incas, and the European exploration of the Americas.
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A. New World = North and South America a. Had some of the most advanced civilizations b. Europeans destroyed most of the native heritage and population B. First Video a. Civilizations emerged with religion as the focus i. Aztec = Mexico ii. Inca...
A. New World = North and South America a. Had some of the most advanced civilizations b. Europeans destroyed most of the native heritage and population B. First Video a. Civilizations emerged with religion as the focus i. Aztec = Mexico ii. Inca = South America iii. They built civilizations and adapted to their environment(s) b. Religion provided guidance and helped people understand their place in the world C. Native Americans a. Humans migrated to North America via a land bridge made of ice b. When the ice age ended, the bridge melted and the humans were trapped with no way back D. Second Video a. In 1419 the Portuguese started “exploring” Africa for a sea route to Asia b. Columbus “discovered” the Americas in 1492 c. Europeans established colonies in far away places in search of trade and wealth E. European Settlers a. During the Renaissance, explorers began searching for a new way to reach Asia b. Why Asia? i. Asia had a lot of resources ii. Land routes were too expensive and dangerous F. North America a. Take notes on video G. South America a. Take notes on video H. Oceania a. Take notes on video
