How were people of ancient South America able to bring cultivation to the high altitude of the Andes Mountains? Who were the Chavin, and why are they significant?

Ancient and Classic Americas

1. In what ways did the peoples of the Americas develop similar agrarian societies as ancient civilizations in Afro-Eurasia? Why do you think they developed similar patterns?

2. How were people of ancient South America able to bring cultivation to the high altitude of the Andes Mountains? Who were the Chavin, and why are they significant?

3. Why were the Olmec considered the “mother civilization” of Mesoamerica? What kinds of traditions did they establish? How did the Maya build upon some of these traditions?

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