World History IMrs. ThibeaultMs. Gruenke

What you need…

Everyday bring:– A notebook – Textbook– Planner– Pen / Pencil

YOU don’t know which direction to go?

Use the 3 R’s in this classroomBe RESPECTFULBe RESPONSIBLEBe RESOURCEFUL

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Take a look…

• Syllabus• Student Contract

Classroom WebsiteType in http://www.kiel.k12.wi.us/Search Thibeault under District Staff

Use this for calendar, lesson plans and important dates.

What is History?Look at Pg. xxii & xxiii in text.

B.C. (B.C.E.) – A.D. (C.E.) What do they mean?

Chapters 1-3Pages 1-55

Do NOT take notes on PURPLE words.

Early Humans & Ancient

Civilizations

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to:– Categorize the Paleolithic, Mesolithic,

Neolithic, and Bronze ages and what they attributed to society

– Locate the four main river valleys where civilizations began and discuss why they began there

– Discuss the 5 “Must Haves” of a civilization

Vocabulary1. Homo sapiens2. Hominids3. Homo erectus4. Neanderthal

people5. Cro-Magnon

people6. Hunter-gatherers7. Agriculture8. Specialization of

Labor9. Irrigation10.Nomads

11.Fertile Crescent12.Dynasty13.Pharaoh14.Empire 15.Theocracy16.Polytheism17.Monotheism18.Hieroglyphics19.Alphabet20.Despot

Ancient Civilizations MapUse pages 22, 48-50 for locations.

Directions: Locate the following by outlining and coloring locations. Identify locations by name or number and use DIFFERENT COLORS for areas adjacent to each other.

1.

Egyptian Empire

4. Sumer Civilization

7. Indus Valley Civilization

10. Fertile Crescent

13. Persian Gulf

2.

Nile River 5. Tigris River 8. Shang Dynasty

11. Sinai Peninsula

14. Caspian Sea

3.

Red Sea 6. Euphrates River

9. Yellow Sea 12. Jerusalem 15. Arabian Sea

Early Man

Ancient Earth− Formed about 5 Billion years ago!− 4 Mil. B.C. –

Australopithecines lived

− 1.5 Mil. B.C. – Ice Age− 50,000 B.C. – Late Paleolithic

PeriodHumans spread

across the world− 30,000 B.C. – Cro-Magnon

developed tools, clothing,

art, music and trade− 9,000 B.C. - Paleolithic Period

Agriculture Begins in Middle East

− 8,000 B.C. - Mesolithic Period Ice Age

− 3,000 B.C. - Neolithic period begins in Europe

− 3,500 B.C. - Bronze Age in Middle East

Australopithecines

Homo Erectus

Homo Sapiens

Neanderthals

Cro-Magnon

Migration of ManLate Paleolithic Period (50,000 B.C.)

Prehistory

I. Paleolithic Age – Old Stone Age (Est. 2 mil BC-9000 BC)Hunters & Gatherers• Nomad

• Moving from place to place in search for food.

II. Mesolithic Age – Middle Stone Age (9000 BC – 8000 BC)• Hunters & Gatherers

• Invented fishing hooks & nets

III.Neolithic Age – New Stone Age (8000 BC – 3000 BC)Farming Neolithic Revolution

A. People could remain in one place.B. Herding of animals – goats, sheep & cattle.

Farming

So easy a caveman can do it…

Neolithic Revolution

Effects of Farming

Bronze Age (3,500 B.C. in Middle East)

Ancient Tools• Stone easily broken• Copper Melted & formed, but not strong• Bronze Copper & tin melted together was

easier to shape, stronger and sharper

Better tools = better agriculture = more food = Commerce & Trade

Life Begins in 4 River Valleys

• The Nile River– Africa

• Tigris-Euphrates– Iraq

• Indus Valley– Pakistan and

India

• The Huang Ho– China

What Do These Places Have in Common?

• They are on a water way!

• A waterway provides…– Food – Irrigation– Transportation

• Is this true of the first 4 civilizations?

Picture of the Nile River and the remains of the ancient civilizations located there.

What are the 5 “Must Haves”

of a Civilization?• Legal Code• Farming• Metal Tools• Writing• Language

Watch for these as we are

introduced to these ancient civilizations!

Early Civilizations-You fill in the rest!

Paleolithic Mesolithic Neolithic Bronze Age

Alternative Name

Old Stone Age

Middle Stone Age

New Stone Age

Bronze Age

Time Periods

Abilities