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This question solicits opinions and more than likely will receive a few. Native American encompasses the whole of the Americas, as such the most sophisticated tribe was the Mayans. The Mayans had a fully developed writing system (200 BC); a fully developed math system (36 BC); Astronomy (no date); Urban Planning (Grid structure city planning); fully developed agricultural systems including an agricultural research city. * Evidence exists that "Machu Picchu" was used as an agricultural station for experimentation of crop growth; mainly potatoes, 3,000 varieties. It is estimated the originally cultivated valley of Urubamba was capable of supporting millions before it was destroyed by Spanish Conquest. * Before 1536 Europe had no potato crop, it is now a major staple and produces 9.2 million calories per acre (CPA) and grows in a wider variety of climates than Maize (7.5m CPA) Rice (7.4m CPA), wheat (3m CPA). Humans can derive all required nutritional content from potatoes (with skins) and milk alone, and stay healthy. Potatoes provide protection against colon cancer, it improves glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, lowers plasma cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations, increases satiety and reduces fat storage (Cummings 1996, Hylla 1998, Raban 1994) * Jerky or Beef Jerky originated in this same culture. Meat that goes through this process is much healthier than other forms of meat. Typically 1 oz (30g) of jerky contains 15g of protein and 1 gram of fat. Pemmican is the northern version. * Freeze Drying. This culture also perfected the art of freeze drying fruits, vegetables and meats; their freeze dried potatoes could be stored for 5 or 6 years, and would often grind the potato into a type of flour to make breads which are much healthier. (Indian Givers p.64; Weatherford). * Cocoa & Chocolate was cultivated by this culture for at least 3,000 years. First imported to Europe in 1585, and sold to Cadbury in 1689. The way to process the beans into a usable product has not changed since they invented it 3,000 years ago. Chocolate is beneficial to cardiovascular health, contains twice the antioxidants of red wine and three times more than green tea, and reduces blood pressure. * Birth Control - researchers found a certain red potato eaten by native women who did not want to become pregnant actually worked (it changed their hormonal balance); this was the beginnings of 'the pill' although the natural way did not produce the same unhealthy side effects. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list; much of this information is condensed from another condensed version: Indian Givers; Weatherford ISBN 0-449-90496-2: citing sources. No part of Weatherford's work is used directly.
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The most widespread Native American groups of the American West were?
The Plains Indians.
What happened to most Native American groups in the Southeast?
No se
The most successful revolt in native American history?
Pontiac's revolt
What is the majority or most thing the Native American regions were governed by?
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What region of the US has the most native American rock art?
The Southwest
Whats the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico?
The Olmec Tribe
What was the most sophisticated culture in the world in the age of exploration?
Concerning the age of exploration in the Western Hemisphere, two Native civilization stand out as having a sophisticated culture. The Aztecs in Mexico and the Incas in South America each had knowledge of architecture, ways to measure time and the ability to grow.
What were the lawss of the Indians?
In speaking about the Native Americans of the Western Hemisphere, the laws or customs were not written laws. They were commonly accepted practices that varied from one Native Tribe to another. In the larger Native American empires of Mexico and South America, the Tribes were large and rather sophisticated. In areas north of Mexico, in North America, most tribes were smaller and cannot be said to have been as sophisticated as the Tribes of the Aztecs and Incas, as two examples.
What pre-columbian native Americans are most associated with central Mexico?
The Aztec civilization.
Most Indians today live?
of course silly i am a NATIVE AMERICAN the correct term is native american
Which side did most native American support in the American revolution?
the British
What was the last American Indian civilization in Mexico?
The last American Indian civilization in Mexico was the Aztecs. The first was the Olmecs, who are often hailed as the most advanced group.
Which cultural region of the US has the most Native American influence today?
The cultural region of the US that has the most Native American influence would be Mid-west
The most widespread Native American groups of the American West were?
The Plains Indians.
What is the most sophisticated fighter?
Jedi Master Yoda is the most sophisticated fighter.
What was the Native American group that relied most heavily on the sea?
the Kwakiutl was the Native American group that depended on the sea for a living.
Who was the name of a novelist who did most to establish the character of the Native American was?
James Fenimore Cooper is a novelist who did most to establish the character of the Native American in literature through his works like "The Last of the Mohicans." Cooper's portrayal of Native Americans had a lasting impact on how they were perceived in literature and popular culture.
