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Unit 2 – Discussion: Week 3 Prepare Read pages 252 to 259 in the text to prepare for this discussion. Prompt What strikes you about the examples of the art and culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas that you see on those pages? Note that the Anasazi seed jar (Figure 9.12) on page 254 and the gold ceremonial knife (Figure 9.13) on page 255 are around a thousand years old. (See the Colossal Olmec head from Veracruz, Mexico (figure 1.34), which is three thousand years old.) What does that suggest about the cultures of the Americas? Read again the Navaho Night Chant (still in use today) that begins with House made of dawn on p. 255. What gives it its meaning and beauty? How does your awareness of these cultural achievements (and those from Africa earlier in this chapter) affect your thinking about what is recounted under The Europeans in Africa on p. 252 and The Spanish in the Americas on page 259? If necessary, a document is available with text descriptions of the artwork and links to larger images Download text descriptions of the artwork and links to larger images of the artwork. Procedure Incorporate APA-formatted citations and references from the course readings in your responses to demonstrate your understanding of key concepts. See the syllabus or calendar for due dates. Important! By Thursday – Post your initial response (200 words or more). By the end of the week – Make 2 additional replies to your peers or instructor (100 words or more). Discussions should utilize a minimum of 2 cited sources: your textbook (or other course materials) and one external source. You must post your initial response before you see your classmates’ responses. See the APA-Formatted References page for a list of APA-formatted sources in the course materials. Click on the 3 vertical dots in the upper right corner of the discussion thread, then choose Show Rubric to see how this assignment will be graded.