World History
Homework – 1.3 Beginnings of Civilization
K
Name__________________________________________
Date__________________
Period_________________
Read pages 17-23 in your textbook and respond to the following prompts in your notebook. They will be checked in on
Friday, September 5th.
1. Explain why the earliest civilizations were situated near major rivers.
2. Create a chart which organizes the characteristics of the 7 major features of most early civilizations. (Organized
government, complex religions, job specializations, social classes, arts/architecture, public works, and writing)
3. Draw a picture/diagram that shows the change in humans from nomadic to city life.
4. Describe the important changes that took place when cities grew into city-states.
World History
Homework – 1.3 Beginnings of Civilization
K
Name__________________________________________
Date__________________
Period_________________
Read pages 17-23 in your textbook and respond to the following prompts in your notebook. They will be checked in on
Friday, September 5th.
1. Explain why the earliest civilizations were situated near major rivers.
2. Create a chart which organizes the characteristics of the 7 major features of most early civilizations. (organized
government, complex religions, job specializations, social classes, arts/architecture, public works, and writing)
3. Draw a picture/diagram that shows the change in humans from nomadic to city life.
4. Describe the important changes that took place when cities grew into city-states.
World History
Homework – 1.3 Beginnings of Civilization
K
Name__________________________________________
Date__________________
Period_________________
Read pages 17-23 in your textbook and respond to the following prompts in your notebook. They will be checked in on
Friday, September 5th.
1. Explain why the earliest civilizations were situated near major rivers.
2. Create a chart which organizes the characteristics of the 7 major features of most early civilizations. (organized
government, complex religions, job specializations, social classes, arts/architecture, public works, and writing)
3. Draw a picture/diagram that shows the change in humans from nomadic to city life.
4. Describe the important changes that took place when cities grew into city-states.