The period during which people primarily made and used tools from stone, bone, and ivory was known as the . In the Formative Period, included central Mexico to Panama, including much of modern-day Central America. The people were known for their monumental stone sculptures, valuing shamanism, and organizing their society in chiefdoms. In many cultures in the Americas, the top of a/an was flat so that important buildings could be placed on top. The crop that was grown in all areas of the Americas was . The Chaco Anasazi built that were often five stories high with 600 or more rooms, allowing all members of the community to live and work within them. In the system, a ruler was expected to build his own palace to show that he had earned all of his own wealth. The system was an important method for organizing society based on kinship for both the Incan civilization and the Moche who developed the system. Respond to the following based on your reading. Compare and contrast the central features of Andean societies. Explain how religion helped cultures in the Americas expand their influence. Choose 2–3 cultures to focus on.

1. Lithic Stage

2. Mesoamerica

3. Olmec

4. platform mound

5. maize (corn)

6. great pueblos

7. split inheritance

8. Ayllu

9. Answers may vary. A good answer should identify the most important Andean civilizations during this time, explain the key features that each civilization was known for, and note the similarities and differences between civilizations.

10. Answers may vary. A good answer should include an explanation of how religion helped organize 2–3 cultures. Good answers will both identify key facts about how religion helped expand a society and assess what those facts mean for the growth of the society.

Explanation:

1. Lithic Stage  

2. Mesoamerica  

3. Olmec  

4. platform mound  

5. maize (corn)  

6. great pueblos  

7. split inheritance  

8. Ayllu  

9.  Rather, they were likely a group of autonomous polities that shared a common elite culture, as seen in the rich iconography and monumental architecture that survive today. They are particularly noted for their elaborately painted ceramics, gold work, monumental constructions (huacas) and irrigation systems.  

10.  People wanted religious freedoms in their new settlements and tried to get away from religious oppression.  Religion was the key to the founding of a number of the colonies. Many were founded on the principal of religious liberty. The New England colonies were founded to provide a place for the Puritans to practice their religious beliefs. The Puritans did not give freedom of religion to others, especially non-believers.

Explanation:

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missouri compromise of 1820 which prohibited slavery

warfare was the primary means of cultural transmission in both regions.