Download Era I: Human Origins and Early Civilizations, Prehistory to 1000 bc

Pre-AP World History Agenda
October 24 and 25 (Thursday and Friday)
Era I: Human Origins and Early Civilizations, Prehistory to 1000 B.C. (B.C.E.)
By the end of this unit, students will demonstrate knowledge of ancient river valley civilizations including those of
Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and
Nubians by:
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Being able to locate these civilizations and place them in the correct time periods.
Describing the development of social, political, and economic patterns – including slavery.
Explaining the development of religious traditions in these societies.
Describing the origins, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Judaism.
Explaining the development of language and writing.
Unit Overview:
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18/21 – Hittites, Assyrians, and Phoenicians
22/23 – Hittites, Assyrians, and Phoenicians
24/25 – Hebrews/Jews
28/29 – Kush
30/31 – Quiz / Diagnostic
01/06 – India
07/08 – India/Hinduism
11/12 – Buddhism
13/ 14 – China
15/18 – China
19/20 – China
21/22 – Unit I: Empires and Religions Exam
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Objectives:
We will be able to describe the history of the Hebrews and the Jewish Faith.
Closing Task:
I will write TWO things that I learned about Judaism today.
Part I – – Judaism Reading Quiz (10 minutes) Individual
Using the outline you created for your homework, complete this quick quiz to test your understanding.
Part II – Lecture: The Hebrews and the Origins of Judaism (40 minutes) Whole Class
Use the guided note sheet I have provided to help you take notes on the origins of Judaism. Ask any questions you
may have as we discuss the development of this first monotheistic religion.
Part III – Judaism Time Line (20 minutes) Individual
You will take this time to fill out the Judaism Outline that you picked up on your way into class. Use your outline and/or
the book to help you complete this timeline.
Part IV – Map: Kingdom of Kush (Time Remaining) Individual
Use your book and the information we have discussed to help you create a map of the Invaders Kingdom
of Kush. Make sure you learn these locations as you will be tested on their locations on your upcoming
quiz.
***See Homework on Back of Agenda***
Homework:
The following assignments are due NEXT CLASS (October 28-29):
1. Read and outline Chapter 4, Section 1. You will have a quiz when you come to class on this material, but you
can use your outline!
2. Complete the Map on Judaism for next class. You will be graded on both Accuracy and Neatness!!
Note: You will have a quiz on October 30/31, which will cover all the material up to that date (Phoenicians,
Hittites, Assyrians, Judaism, and Egypt/Kush).