Mesopotamia Outline
Use this document as a guide to outline pp. 58-64 of your text - The Fertile Crescent.
Early Civs: Egypt Kingdoms
In this worksheet, you will put the statement in the correct Egyptian Kingdom: Old, Middle, or New.
Early China Guided Reading Activity
Read pp. 69-71 of your text and complete this guided reading activity about the Huang He River Valley.
Egypt: The Nile Valley outline
This fill-in-the blank outline should accompany the Egypt: The Nile Valley PowerPoint presentation. It highlights Egypt’s geography and history up until the Middle Kingdom.
Early South Asia Guided Reading Activity
Read pp. 69-71 of your text and complete this guided reading activity about the Indus River Valley.
Indus River Valley Virtual Field Trip
Learn about Harappan civilization as you take a virtual tour of the Indus Valley. Simply follow the directions on the downloadable worksheet to begin your trip.
2nd Qtr Table of Contents
Track your 2nd quarter grades and assignments by recording them on this Table of Contents sheet.
1st Quarter Table of Contents Checklist
Checklist of assignments and course documents needed in your binder for the end of 1st quarter check.
Early People of China Chart
Use this chart to summarize the early cultures that preceded the Shang Dynasty. You will need to access two (2) articles to complete the chart about the Neolithic cultures of the Yangshao and Lungshan and to answer the questions about the legendary Xia dynasty. The website addresses for each of the articles is located in the footer of each page of the worksheet. Please paste the URL addresses into your Internet Browser to access those articles.
Geography of Early China
In this worksheet and map exercise, you will explore the impact of geography on China’s historical development.
Geography of the Indus River Valley
In this worksheet and map exercise, you will explore the impact of geography on India’s historical development.
Geography of the Indus River Valley PowerPoint
Use this PowerPoint to check your answers to the Geography of the Indus River Valley worksheet.
Geography of Early China PowerPoint
Use this PowerPoint to check your answers to the Geography of Early China worksheet.
Shang Dynasty Video Guide
Learn about the Shang people, China’s 1st true dynasty, as you view the video, “China: Dynasties of Power.” As you watch the video, answer the questions on this guide.
Shang Dynasty PowerPoint
Use this PowerPoint to complete the Shang Dynasty fill-in-the blank notes. Topics include: Shang History, Religion, Government, Economy, Writing.
Early People of China PPT
Use this PowerPoint to check your answers on the 1st page of the Early People of China Worksheet. Included is a comparison chart of the Neolithic cultures of the Yangshao and Lungshan.
Shang Dynasty Notes
Use the Shang Dynasty PowerPoint to fill-in-the-blanks of this worksheet Topics include: Shang History, Religion, Government, Economy, Writing.
River Valleys Graphic Organizers
These graphic organizers summarize the information we learned about river valleys. Included are graphic organizers for: Characteristics of Civilization, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus, and Huang He River Valleys. While the information on these graphic organizers is not the only information that will be on the test, it should give you a good idea as to the types of things that you should study.
River Valleys Study Guide
The front of this study guide contains essential questions that you need to know about river valley civilizations, in general. The back of the guide contains possible testing topics (references to sections in the text & page numbers, worksheets, notes) as well as the main ideas and themes for each river valley civilization.
Era 3 Divider
Create a new divider for your notebook entitled: Era 3 Classical Civilizations. For an example, click here.
Divider Requirements: (to receive full 10 pts)
· Prominently (clearly and largely) display the title on your divider: “Era 3 Classical Civilizations”
· At least 1 picture / graphic that has to do with a classical civilization and a caption for your picture. The visual may be computer-generated or hand-drawn. For ideas, see note below.
· In color – at least 5 colors used for the assignment.
· The small side tab of the divider should be labeled: “Era 3”.
Note: Please refer to the following chapters of your text to get an idea of the content of this unit, Classical Civilizations. It should help you decide on what type of picture you want to include on your divider.
Chapter 8 (pp 202 - 214): India
Chapter 9 (pp. 218 - 232): China
Chapter 4 & 5 (pp. 104 - 145): Greece
Chapter 6 (pp. 152 - 178): Rome
Karma / Dharma Picture
Illustrate the Hindu beliefs of Karma & Dharma. Show what you are in this life, and then draw 2 more pictures that depict 1) what you would be in your next life if you follow your caste rules and have good karma and 2) what you would be in your next life if you disobey the rules of your caste and have bad karma. BE CREATIVE! To see a sample, click here.
Classical India Map
Familiarize yourself with the geography of Classical India and the territory occupied by the two Indian empires, Maurya and Gupta, by completing this map.
Origins of Hindu India Notes
Complete these notes using the Origins of Hindu India Powerpoint. Topics include the roots of Hinduism in India, the rigid social structure, and their major beliefs (reincarnation, karma, dharma, moksha).
Jainism / Buddhism Worksheet
As a reaction against Hinduism, some Indians began practicing different religions. Learn more about Jainism and Buddhism, by completing this worksheet. Use pp. 207-210 of your text. Use this Powerpoint to check your answers.
Hinduism / Buddhism Comparison Chart
Compare the features of the two Indian religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, by completing this chart. Use pp. 202-210 of your text. Use this Powerpoint to check your answers.
Indian Empires Notes
Complete these notes using the Imperial India PowerPoint. Learn about the powerful Mauryan and Gupta empires of India and about their legacies and achievements.
2nd Qtr Interim Table of Contents Checklist
This Table of Contents Checklist shows the complete list of items included in your 2nd Qtr Interim Binder Check.
Guided Reading Activity 9-1: Three Great Dynasties of Early China
Complete Guided Reading Activity 9-1 as you read about Three Great Dynasties of early China: the Zhou, the Qin, and the Han. Refer to pp. 220-224 of your text.
Guided Reading Activity 9-2: China's Three Ways of Life
Complete Guided Reading Activity 9-2 as you read about the major philosophies of early China and how they affected peoples’ belief systems and their behavior in society. Topics include Confucianism, Legalism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Refer to pp. 225-227 of your text.
Guided Reading Activity 9-3: Classical China's Society & Culture
Complete Guided Reading Activity 9-3 as you read about Classical China’s society and culture. Topics include family life, literature, and advances in science and technology. Refer to pp. 228-232 of your text.
China's Early Dynasties - Shang & Zhou Notes w/PPT
Use this PowerPoint to see an overview of the two earliest dynasties of China, the Shang & Zhou, and fill in the accompanying notes.
China: Dynasties of Power Video Guide Pt 2 (Zhou & Qin)
Complete this video guide as you watch the China: Dynasties of Power Video. This specific video guide focuses on the Zhou and Qin dynasties.