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S2C2 Strand/Concept/Pos Strand 2: Concept 2 World History: Early Civilizations PO 1. Describe the development of early prehistoric people their agriculture and settlements. PO 2. Analyze the development and historical significance of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. PO 3. Analyze the enduring Greek and Roman contributions and their impact on later civilization: a. development of concepts of government and citizenship (e.g., democracy, republics, codification of law, and development of empire) b. scientific and cultural advancements (e.g., network of roads, aqueducts, art and architecture, literature and theater, mathematics, and philosophy) PO 4. Analyze the enduring Chinese contributions and their impact on other civilizations: a. development of concepts of government and citizenship (e.g., Confucianism, empire) b. scientific, mathematical, and technical advances (e.g., roads, aqueducts) c. cultural advancements in art, architecture, literature, theater, and philosophy Vocabulary Words to Use for Student Discussion culture Sumerians Mesopotamia Indus River Valley Nile River Valley Huang He River Valley Mesoamerica Hinduism Judaism Buddhism Christianity Islam Monotheism polytheism Chandler Unified School District. May not be copied without permission. Revised May 12, 2010 Page 1 of 5 S2C2 theocracy Democracy Republic Autocracy Oligarchy Aristocracy Monarchy Codification of law Empire Philosophy Aquaducts Literature/Trade Books Books that can be used in small guided reading groups or used on the document cameras Code of Hammurabi Herodotus Livy Guns, Germs and Steel The Bible The Quran Artifacts/Primary Sources Photographs, items that could be used to better explain the Vedas http://www.wsu.edu/gened/learn-modules/top_agrev/3-Hunting-and-Gathering/huntgathering1.html Focuses on hunting, gathering, and pastoralism. http://www.historylink101.com/lessons/farm-city/story-of-farming.htm Deals with the development of agriculture and the inventions that have contributed to the Chandler Unified School District. May not be copied without permission. Revised May 12, 2010 Page 2 of 5 S2C2 concept development and spread of farming throughout the world. It also includes links to farming within specific civilizations. http://www.religioustolerance.org/var_rel.htm Information about 40 organized religions and faith groups. Also includes shared beliefs. http://classics.mit.edu/Thucydides/pelopwar.html From History of the Peloponnesian Wars, this discusses the roles of a citizen and deals with how soldiers who have died are honored by their societies. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook07.html#Greece:%20Major%20Historians:%20Co mplete%20Texts Complete texts by major Greek historians Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenaphon, Aristotle, Plutarch, and Pausanias. Also includes documents on the rise of the polis and democracy, individual citystates, the Peloponnesian War, religion and myth, and philosophy. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook09.html Complete texts by major Roman historians. Also includes documents on Roman foundations, the war with Carthage, Roman law, the army, the empire and its provinces, slavery, and everyday life. http://hua.umf.maine.edu/Reading_Revolutions/Confucius.html Discusses the morals of Confucius and includes some of his teachings from the Analects. http://eawc.evansville.edu/anthology/analects.htm Lists teachings from the Analects. Websites for Teachers Websites that will assist teachers in http://avalon.law.yale.edu/default.asp Documents in law, history, and diplomacy. Great information organized in time periods. PO1 http://www.42explore2.com/prehist.htm Chandler Unified School District. May not be copied without permission. Revised May 12, 2010 Page 3 of 5 S2C2 gaining more content knowledge of the concept When you're learning about something new, it's nice to have more than one resource to explore. This web project provides "four to explore" for each topic. On each page you'll find information, definitions, links, and other resources. PO2 http://www.religionfacts.com/ ReligionFacts is an objective guide and does not promote any one religion or belief system nor even a particular view of religion. Our only "value statements" are these: (1) religion is interesting; (2) knowledge is good. These two opinions led to the creation of ReligionFacts in 2004. Other than that, we aim to keep our opinions to ourselves and give you the facts in the most unbiased and objective manner possible. PO3 http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/romanpages.html Explore historical and cultural topics associated with Ancient Rome. Historical topics include slavery, rebellion, and leaders. Civilization and culture topics include names, government, politics, army, clothing, home life, leisure, baths, and games. http://www.mrdowling.com/701greece.html Focuses on Greece (other time periods are covered as well). This site has quizzes, homework, and study guides. Websites for Students Approved Websites for students related to this concept PO4 http://library.thinkquest.org/26469/contributions/ This site explores Chinese contributions in art, architecture, calligraphy, painting, food, medicine, minority groups (including the Yi, Naxi, and Bulang tribes), and Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. See teacher sites above. www.studystack.com/flashcards-4964 Site with vocabulary flashcards for all of world history. www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html HyperHistory Online navigates through 3 000 years of world history with links to important Chandler Unified School District. May not be copied without permission. Revised May 12, 2010 Page 4 of 5 S2C2 persons of world historical importance. Full of interactive links to maps, people, events, culture, religion, etc. www.historyworld.net This site has history narratives, timelines, quizzes and more. Chandler Unified School District. May not be copied without permission. 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