Topic Two - First Civilisations: Mesopotamia and Egypt
Unit 1
1. How and where did cities appear? (Textbook p. 146)
Mesopotamia (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers), __________________ (_______________
River) , __________________ ( _______________ River) , ___________________
(Yellow and Blue Rivers).
2. Why did people start writing? (Textbook p. 146)
Rosetta Stone, Hammurabi Code, scribes, cuneiform, and hieroglyphics.
Unit 2
How was society organised in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia? (Textbook p. 150 and
162)
See the society pyramids that you will do in class.
Homework: Compare the society of Mesopotamia and Egypt with our present day social organisation.
Unit 3
Why did ancient civilizations develop into Empires (Textbook p. 148)
Make two timelines for Mesopotamia and Egypt, marking the different periods.
Homework: How powerful were the Pharaohs and the Kings? Is it similar to our leaders today?
Unit 4
What do archaeological remains tell us about Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?
For Ancient Egypt, you will see this at the exhibition.
First big lecture on art with Annie!!!!!! Yay!
Is Egyptian and Mesopotamian art similar?
Unit 5
Presentations
Gods and goddesses in Egypt
Gods and goddesses in Mesopotamia
Religion in Egypt
Religion in Mesopotamia
Food in Egypt
Food in Mesopotamia
Life after death in Egypt
Life after death in Mesopotamia
Clothing in Egypt
Clothing in Mesopotamia
Children and women in Egypt
Children and women in Mesopotamia