Unit 1: A Crossroads Resource

A Crossroads Resource

Unit 1: A World of Their Own: The Americas to 1500

Question/Problem 2: What was life like for the Indians before the arrival of Columbus?

Life Grid

Culture Area:________________ Tribe:_____________________

Geographic
("Geographic" means the physical characteristics of the area, including such aspects as landforms, climate, vegetation, natural resources.)

Economic
("Economic" means the way people trade goods and services, including their modes of transportation and how they get what they need and want.)

Political
("Political" means who the leaders are and how decisions are made and enforced.)

Social
("Social" means the behavior of the people such as religion, education, roles, family structure, customs and traditions.)

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Geographic ("Geographic" means the physical characteristics of the area, including such aspects as landforms, climate, vegetation, natural resources.)	Economic ("Economic" means the way people trade goods and services, including their modes of transportation and how they get what they need and want.)
Political ("Political" means who the leaders are and how decisions are made and enforced.)	Social ("Social" means the behavior of the people such as religion, education, roles, family structure, customs and traditions.)