Think about the rise of civilizations in Mesoamerica and Andean South America. How are they similar to the other civilizations we have studied, such as those in Egypt, China, or Greece? Why do you think civilizations which developed halfway across the world exhibit similarities? How are they different? Are there specific reasons why differences exist between civilizations in the Americas and in Africa, Europe, and Asia?
Book to resource:
Adler, P.J. & Pouwels, R.L. (2018). World civilizations. Cengage.
A summary of the civilizations and cultures that populated North and South America, including overviews of their political organization and religious beliefs.
Chapter 14: The Americas to 1400 CE
Videos provided:
Pre Columbian Americas
The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History #23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQPA5oNpfM4&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9
