Download World History 2014 Unit 1 (Chapters 1

World History 2014
Unit 1 (Chapters 1-3)
Learning Target #1: I can explain what archaeology and anthropology teach us about
prehistoric humans. (Pages 4-6)
Terms: archaeology, anthropology, Radio carbon dating, Thermoluminescence, DNA, Hominid,
Homo sapiens sapiens, “Out of Africa” Theory
Learning Target #2: I understand the process of development of civilizations. (Pages 7- 13)
Terms: Paleolithic Age, Paleolithic Art, systematic agriculture, Neolithic Farming Villages,
artisans, Neolithic Revolution, Culture, Civilization
Learning Target #3: I can explain how geography affected the development of civilizations.
(Pages 14- 35)
Terms: Fertile Crescent, Nile River Valley, Pastoral Nomads, Sea Traders, Indus River Valley;
flooding, currents, deltas, natural barriers, monsoons
Learning Target #4: I understand how civilizations influenced each other. (Pages 14-40)
Terms: trade, colonies, bureaucracy, empire, communications, religion, technology;
hieroglyphics, hieratic script, Phoenician Alphabet, monotheistic, polytheistic, Sanskrit, dynasty,
aristocracy, filial piety
Learning Target #5: I understand how early empire were governed in the Near East. (Pages
48-59)
Terms: Successor, Code of Hammurabi, patriarchal, chariots, satrapies, satrap, Royal Road
Learning Target #6: I can explain early empires and what caused them to fall. (Pages 48-59)
Empires: Akkadian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian
Assignment Questions: Describe, connect information, and give examples for the following
questions.
1. What is the difference between archaeology and anthropology?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the methods used to gather information
about early humans?
3. Explain the process and the changes that took place from the Paleolithic Age to the
development of civilization.
4. How did geography affect civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus, and China?
5. How did new ideas and inventions of early civilizations influence each other?
6. What were the main ways empires were governed?
7. How were specific empires created and governed?
8. What were the main ways in which those empires fell?
Assignment questions can be done in a variety of ways as long as there is evidence it is your
own work and it describes and explains your understanding of the question.
Assignment Questions will be graded on the following criteria.
10pts Achievement
10pts Participation
10pts Effort
Assignments are due August 28th Unit 1 Test is Sept 3rd.