Early Life in Latin America

Describe the major geographic regions of South America.

Explain how farming changed the way of life of early people in Latin America.

What were some of the major artifacts found at Monte Verde?

• Digging sticks
• Spears
• Tools made of bone
• Tools made of stone
• all answers are correct

What is NOT a significance of the Olmec civilization?

• They developed a calendar.
• They built large pyramids.
• They were the first farmers in Central America.

When did the Olmec migrate to Central America?

Describe the landscape of Central America.

Which resources did early people did NOT rely on before agriculture?

• Hunting
• Gathering
• Fishing
• Farming

What are the Andes Mountains known for?

• Being the longest mountain range in the world.
• Having the tallest peaks in the world.
• Being completely flat.
• Containing the Amazon rainforest.

Name one important feature of Olmec architecture.

Discuss the impact of the Olmec on later Latin American civilizations.