(01.01 lc) how were the native peoples of the americas living prior to european contact? they were organized into two large empi
res of the incas and the aztecs. they had not developed into advanced forms of civilization. they relied primarily on nomadic herding of domesticated animals for their sustenance. they were divided into many diverse cultures speaking more than 2,000 different languages.
<span>Prior to coming in contact with European people, the native civilizations were living nomadic lives. These livelihoods thrived off the land, with mutual respect for resources, and contributed to their constant moving to find where the resources were prevalent.</span>
The Roman Empire was divided in half during the 3rd century was because its rapid expansion made it harder and harder to regulate, especially when it came to increasing crime.