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1 Unit 1 Foundations of Civilization Questions to Ponder 1. How did the development of agriculture lead to the development of civilization? 2. How does geography and climate impact the development of civilization? 3. What are the commonalities of these early civilizations? 4. What role did religion play for many of these civilizations? 5. What was the relationship between religion and government? 6. How did ideas and cultural practices spread from region to region?
2 Before History Pre History: time period before written language People were nomadic hunter gatherers nomadic: wandered from place to place, followed food supply hunter gatherers: hunted for meat, gathered plants to food People lived primarily in family clans/tribes Religious beliefs centered on natural events (harvest), concerns about fertility, and as a way to explain the unknown.!!! CRITICAL EVENT!!! Neolithic Agricultural Revolution: humans learned how to plant crops and domesticate animals (adapt animals for human use)
3 Effects of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Written languages develop to keep track of property & trade records People began to form permanent settlements. (villages, towns, & cities) people no longer had to be nomadic Humans begin to domesticate plants & animals People able to produce an abundant supply of food Social class system develops between richer & poorer Division of labor devlops because not every one needed to produce food Governments develop to maintain order in permanent settlements Population increases
4 Opening Activity Go to (DO NOT USE APP) Enter a Student/Parent Code to create a new STUDENT account (log in if you already have one) Class (Group Code) 5zinkf Complete the Opening Activity 8/21/2014 by clicking on "Turn In" and typing your response. If you do not have an ipad, complete of paper. Write a PARAGRAPH answering the following question from yesterday's discussion (you may use your notes): What were the results of the neolithic agricultural revolution? (at least five results)
5 Why are these elements necessary for the development of a "civilized" society? Building Blocks of Civilization Ability to produce a surplus of food Development of an organized system of governance Establishment of large scale permanent settlements Specialization of Trade Division of Labor Additional characteristics of ancient civilized societies include: Writing System Calendar Engagement in Trade
6 River Valley Civilizations Characteristics common to the river valley civilizations: temperate climate with long growing season seasonal flooding very fertile (rich) soil
7 In side the frame, give descriptions of your own culture that pertain to each element. Belief Systems Customs & Traditions Social Sturctures Culture Norms & Mores Values Gender Roles
8 Inside the Frame, list your sources. The Sumarians Location & Geography Religion & Beliefs Governance & Law Key Achievements Complete this chart/notes from Chapter 2/Section 3
9 Page 35 The Akkadians Location & Geography Culture & Religion Governance & Law Key Achievements
10 Page 36 The Babylonians Location & Geography Culture & Religion Governance & Law Key Achievements
11 Page 37 The Hittites Location & Geography Religion & Beliefs Governance & Law Key Achievements
12 Pages The Assyrians Location & Geography Culture & Religion Governance & Law Key Achievements
13 Page 38 The Chaldeans (Neo Babylonians) Location & Geography Religion & Beliefs Governance & Law Key Achievements
14 Egyptian civilization develops along Nile River
15 Page The Egyptians Location & Geography Religion & Beliefs Governance & Law Key Achievements
16 The Persians Location & Geography Culture & Religion Governance & Law Key Achievements
17 The Phoenicians Location & Geography Religion & Culture Colonies & Trade Language
18 Lydians: developed a money based economic system. prior economies based on barter system (trading one good for another)
19 You Have Finished Unit 1
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