| Legacy | Rich heritage of diverse Indigenous American civilizations and emergence of European influence in the Americas |
| Period | 3rd century BC to 16th century AD |
| Diplomacy | Significant cultural exchange with Europeans |
| Commodities traded | Textiles • pottery • precious gems • agricultural produce • livestock |
| Connecting civilizations | North American Indigenous • Central American Indigenous • South American Indigenous |
| Ideas and technologies exchanged | Medicinal knowledge • agricultural techniques • weaponry • ceremonial practices |
