SS10.8.2

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

SS10.8.2
Analyze characteristics of early civilizations in respect to technology, division of labor, government, calendar, and writings.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The characteristics of early civilizations, including natural environments, urban development, technology, division of labor and social hierarchies, types of government, ethical and religious belief systems, economic systems, calendar, and writings the similarities and differences among the civilizations that developed in the Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus, and Huang-He River valleys.
The locations of cultural hearths of early civilizations.

Skills

The students are able to:

Analyze and compare early civilizations using a list of characteristics.
Locate places on a map.

Understanding

Students understand that:

There are ways early civilizations developed to meet the demands of their environment and the needs of their people.

Vocabulary

technology
early civilizations
labor
government
developed
division of labor
cultural hearths
natural environments
urban development
social hierarchy
types of government
ethical and religious belief systems
economic systems

Aligned Learning Resources

Ancient Egypt and the Nile River Valley

Ancient Mesopotamia

Ancient Egypt/Crash Course World History

Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent

Ancient Nubia: Pre-Kerma - The Kingdoms of Kush Unit Plan

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