Discussion Post
• Discuss the nine most important items covered in the chapter. Be sure to explain the importance of each of the items. Provide an Introduction or other road map for your reader to follow your presentation.. Your nine should demonstrate that you read the entire chapter!!
• Which information in the chapter, surprised or interested you the most? The least? In a few sentences.
• The Olmecs is the oldest known civilization in Ancient America. The most visible evidence we have of them is the huge stone heads found in Central America. Review these stone heads on the Internet. Which race do you believe they belong. If you believe the heads appear to represent that of Africans, what does that tell you about Ancient America and Ancient Africans. Be reminded, several historical studies have shown an African presence in Ancient America that predates Columbus [See Michael Bradley's, The African Presence in Pre-Columbia America and Ivan Van Sertima's They Came Before Colum.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.