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=Before Europe Crossed the Atlantic=

Main Idea
Several Societies developed in North America long before Europeans explored the continent. Geography influenced Native American cultures. Native Americans shared beliefs about religion and land ownership.

Key Words
Culture Hunter-gatherers Anasazi Irrigation Kivas Totems

PowerPoint Teach
Native American Culture Areas

Group Activity
Possibly bottom of Page 13 Hand out North American Map Each team member reads one cultural area e.g., Language, Religion, Beliefs, food, government, shelter, way of life, etc. Each team member finds three distinguishing cultural features in his/her area. Include ten geographical features that may have affected the areas culture. Include a map title and legend.