Lecture Glencoe world history - Chapter 2: Western Asia and Egypt (3500-500 B.C.)

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Chapter 2 describes the rise of civilizations in a region stretching from the Persian Gulf to Egypt and from Asia Minor to central Asia. In this chapter, the following content will be discussed: Civilization begins in Mesopotamia, Egyptian civilization, new centers of Civilization, the rise of new empires.

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Chapter Introduction Section 1: Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia Section 2: Egyptian Civilization Section 3: New Centers of Civilization Section 4: The Rise of New Empires Visual Summary
How does progress affect history? During the 1960s, Egypt built the Aswan High Dam to control flooding of the Nile River. The lake rising behind the dam threatened to destroy ancient Egyptian monuments. An international team saved several temples including Abu Simbel—Ramses II’s temple. Abu Simbel was carved into 20-ton blocks, moved 200 feet, and reassembled. In this chapter you will learn about Egyptian rulers and temples. • Why would other countries help Egypt preserve its monuments? • How can countries adapt to changing needs and still preserve their history?
Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia Why were the first farming societies located along rivers?
Egyptian Civilization What factors contribute to a stable and lasting civilization?
New Centers of Civilization How did the monotheism of the Israelites differ from religious beliefs of previous cultures?
The Rise of New Empires What did lasting empires have in common?
The BIG Idea Physical Geography Fertile soil between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers allowed an early civilization to flourish in Mesopotamia.
Content Vocabulary • polytheistic • cuneiform • city-state • empire • ziggurat • patriarchal • theocracy Academic Vocabulary • transport • innovations
People and Places • Tigris River • Uruk • Euphrates • Akkadians River • Sargon • Mesopotamia • Babylon • Fertile Crescent • Hammurabi • Sumerians
Do you agree that geography plays an important role in the development of societies? A. Agree B. Disagree A. A B. B 0% 0%
Geography and Religion The physical environment of Mesopotamia supported the development of civilization and influenced people’s religious beliefs.
Geography and Religion (cont.) • The first civilization began in a valley known as Mesopotamia, which was between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. • Mesopotamia (today’s Iraq) was located in the Fertile Crescent, an area of good farmland located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf. Ancient Mesopotamia
Geography and Religion (cont.) • The Sumerians created the first civilization in Mesopotamia around 3000 B.C. • Mesopotamians were polytheistic, and believed in nearly 3,000 gods and goddesses.
What enabled the Mesopotamians to switch from a nomadic lifestyle to permanent settlements? A. Polytheism B. Civilizations A. A C. Large armies B. B D. Farming 0% C. 0% C 0% 0% D. D
City-States of Ancient Mesopotamia Religion played a powerful role in the economic, political, and social structure of Mesopotamian city-states.
City-States of Ancient Mesopotamia (cont.) • Sumerian cities, such as Eridu, Uruk, and Ur, gained political and economic control of Mesopotamia. • The basic units of Sumerian society were independent city-states.