Humans originated in Africa and migrated across the Earth, creating ancient civilizations in nearly every region that could support life. Modern civilizations can trace their foundations to these ancient civilizations. Their cultures and histories can teach us much about ourselves and the modern world in which we live.
SS 6.1 Students will understand how ancient civilizations developed and how they contributed to the current state of the world. Objective 1- Explain why physical geography affected the development of early civilizations.
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Ancient Civilizations
As you learn about each ancient civilization, look at why they choose to live in the land that they did. What land and water formations helped them to thrive where they choose to love. What geographical features helped to cause these civilizations downfall as well.
As you learn about each ancient civilization, look at why they choose to live in the land that they did. What land and water formations helped them to thrive where they choose to love. What geographical features helped to cause these civilizations downfall as well.
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Greece |
Ancient Rome |
Ancient Egypt |