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Neolithic Revolution, the beginnings of civilization, and Mesopotamia Study guide
Suggested Materials – Papers from current unit, HW assignments, Textbook, teacher website
Suggested Study methods – Research and answer EQs from each class period and answer in thesis format, make
flashcards, do chapter 1 section review questions in textbook, do section assessment on page 32, make concept webs,
use extension and support websites for further research. Record the strategies you use so you can study even better
next time!
Directions – Place a check mark next to the topic you studied, cross off resources used, write in how you study
Topic/task/practice question
Suggested materials (textbook applies to all); study methods
How did the Neolithic Revolution
change human life?
Neo Rev worksheet, readings on website
Describe how different features of
civilization developed as a result of
having a stable food supply
Name the ingredients for settlement
and list features of Mesopotamia’s
geography that fill these requirements
“Mesopotamian Civilization” reading, Neo Rev mini-quiz answer key on
website
List and define all 8 elements of
Civilization
Civ Wheel, Mesopotamia current unit papers
What are the social classes of
Mesopotamia, how is class determined,
and what types of jobs fit into which
classes?
Social Classes
How did writing develop, how was it
practiced, and what was it used for?
Cuneiform Writing
What inventions did Mesopotamians
come up with and how did they
influence civilization?
Mesopotamian technology
What were some religious beliefs and
practices of Mesopotamians?
Gods and Goddesses paper, answer sheet, online answer key
Mesopotamia map /Ingredients for settlement paper
Name at least 5 features of a
Mesopotamian city
City papers/maps – also on PPT on website
How did Mesopotamian government
develop and what did it do?
Beginnings of Government paper
Hammurabi’s Code of Laws paper
-What did Hammurabi’s Code do for
civilization?
What causes the rise and fall of
empires?
What are achievements of the
Babylonians and Chaldeans?
Be able to define all of these vocab
words
Textbook and group powerpoints
City-State
Cuneiform Domesticate
Lugal
Deities
Wardu
Hammurabi Vizier
Mushkinu
Socioeconomic stratification
Canal
Stylus
Amelu
Irrigation
Ziggurat
Polytheistic
Relevant Class Objectives
10/5: Describe how agriculture caused changes in food supply, jobs, and settlements
10/6: Describe how agriculture caused changes in resources, shelter, and technology
10/7: Define the elements of civilization
10/8: Explain how agriculture led to the elements of Civ!
10/13: Learn how elements of civ. developed in Mesopotamia by using context clues in reading!
10/14: Use writing skills to explain how Paleolithic society is different from a civilization
10/16: Explain whether Mesopotamia has the ingredients for settlement
10/19: Explain how/why social classes were structured in Mesopotamia
10/20: Explain how writing developed and how it was used
10/21: Learn at least 4 technological advancements made by Mesopotamians and explain their importance
10/22: Describe Mesopotamian religious beliefs and practices
10/23: List and describe 5 important features of a Meso. City
10/26: Explain the development and responsibilities of Meso. government
10/27: Explain the positive and negative effects of Hammurabi’s code
10/28 – 10/29
Objective 1: List the causes for the rise and fall of each empire
Objective 2: Explain at least three major reasons for the success of each empire