Home Plan - [GR2-L9-U1-LC1-38 Prehistoric Trade]

The document explores the historical importance of trade, showcasing how goods were exchanged across continents, even in prehistoric times. It covers the significance of trade in enabling access to various products globally by discussing ancient trade routes, types of traded goods like silk and gold, and the utilization of artifacts and materials such as copper and shells to understand past trade patterns. The document also focuses on identifying trade connections through shells found in specific regions, along with the transportation methods prehistoric people used, including boats and hiking, to engage in long-distance trade in North America.

Contents

• Pages 1—22: Global trade overview.
• Pages 23—39: Ancient trade routes
• Pages 40—57: Shell jewelry and trade.

The section introduces the concept of trade, emphasizing its importance in human activity and enabling the enjoyment of products from around the world. It covers topics such as oral tradition, archaeology, mined materials like copper, smelting, and transatlantic trade. Activities include examining pictures and definitions related to these terms. The section also discusses long-distance trade where goods were exchanged across continents throughout history. Additionally, it highlights the basic idea of trade involving the exchange of goods or services and how trade facilitates access to various products globally.

This section of the document discusses ancient trade routes and how prehistoric people traded goods over long distances. It mentions the types of goods traded, such as silk, gold, and minerals. People in different regions, like Europe and North/South America, engaged in trade even before the arrival of Europeans. The text also explains how researchers can learn about prehistoric trade through oral traditions and archaeology. It delves into specific examples, such as using artifacts like copper objects to understand trade patterns. Additionally, it highlights the significance of commodities and the challenges faced in metal production, particularly smelting copper. The document also touches on the transportation of objects like seashells for various purposes, such as jewelry. Finally, it provides insights into identifying shells used for jewelry through specific characteristics and burial practices associated with valuable possessions.

This section of the document discusses prehistoric shell earrings found in northern Arizona and how shells can be identified as jewelry even without a string by observing their holes and placement. It also mentions that shells found at archaeological sites were potentially used for making necklaces as evident from their arrangement. Additionally, it highlights the significance of shells in identifying trade connections, as certain types of shellfish are only found in specific areas, indicating trade routes. The text further delves into the bones of animals found at archaeological sites, pointing out that the bones of animals used as food and those common to the region are often discovered. It also talks about the presence of exotic animal bones, which are evidence of trade from distant locations. The section ends by discussing how prehistoric people engaged in long-distance trade in North America, using boats along rivers or hiking over mountain ranges, leading to the exchange of goods and valuable commodities.