Social Studies Lesson 11: The First Civilization

Social Studies Lesson 11: The First Civilization

11/10/2020

Poll

Would you rather...

Read peoples thoughts, but you can't control when it happens or instantly make toast appear whenever you want

• Read peoples thoughts

• Instant toast

The Rise of Civilization

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The Story So Far

• The Paleolithic Era: roughly 2.5 million - 10,000 years ago

• The Agricultural Revolution: roughly 12,000 years ago (10,000 B.C.)

• The First Civilization: 5,300 years ago (3,300 B.C.)

Open Ended

What is a "civilization"?

Traits of a Civilization

• Five traits characterize a civilization

• Advanced cities

• Specialized workers

• Complex institutions

• Record keeping

• Advanced technology

An artists depiction of the city of Urak (2000 B.C.)

Sumerian art depicting life

a Sumerian god

Cuneiform, an early language used by Sumerians

A bronze artifact: Guess the tool!

Poll

Do we live in a "civilization"?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What is an example of "advanced cities" in today's society?

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What is an example of a "specialized worker" in our society?

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What is an example of a "complex institution" in today's society?

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What is an example of "record keeping" in today's society?

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What is an example of "advanced technology" in today's society