What's in a source ?
Source A discusses a positive effect of settling by the Nile River- How do you know?
What did Ancient Egyptians USE from the Nile River to practice Agriculture?
What format do we use to write our BODY paragraphs?
R.A.C.E paragraph format.
What was life like for people BEFORE the Neolithic Revolution? What was that era called?
Before the Neolithic Revolution people were Nomadic hunters and gatherers. This era was called the Paleolithic Era.
Define Agriculture
Cultivate crops and domesticating animals; farming
Source B also discusses a positive effect of settling by the Nile River- How do you know?
I know this because it discusses how Ancient Egyptians used the Nile's water and fertile soil to practice Agriculture.
When did Ancient Egyptians begin to settle by the Nile River?
Around 6,000 BCE
What are the 3 components of an introduction paragraph?
- Historical Context
- Rewrite the prompt using your own words
- Introduce your reasoning WITHOUT explaining
What was the leader of Egypt called? How was he chosen?
The leader of Egypt was called a pharaoh- The pharaoh was not chosen- he adopted leadership from his father.
Define Sedentary & Nomadic
Sedentary means to settle down & Nomadic means to move from place to place.
Source C- discusses what kind of effect settling by the Nile River had on Ancient Egyptians? How do you know?
Source C discusses a negative effect of settling by the Nile River because the Nile River had creatures that carried diseases.
Why did Ancient Egyptians begin to settle by the Nile River?
Ancient Egyptians began to settle by the Nile River to use its water and fertile soil to practice agriculture as the surrounding area began to dry out.
How many BODY paragraph should you include in your essay? How many paragraphs in TOTAL?
2 body paragraphs/4 paragraphs in total
What was the name of the Ancient society just south of Egypt?
Ancient Kush
Define Social Mobility
It is the movement (up/down) within a social hierarchy
Source D- discusses what kind of effect of settling by the Nile River? How do you know?
Source D discusses a negative effect on settling by the Nile River. I know this because, it discusses social mobility- Moving up or down in the social hierarchy.
What does each letter of A.S.P.C.D stand for?
A-Agriculture
S- Surplus of Food
P- Permanent Shelter
C- Community
D- Diverse Jobs
The following transition words can be used to do what in an essay? (To continue, In addition, Furthermore, Also)
To add to or continue a thought.
What did Ancient Egyptians value?
Polytheism & Morality
Spell out the term that means the belief in MANY gods
Polytheism
Source F discusses which letter of A.S.P.C.D? How do you know?
Source F discusses D (diverse jobs). I know this because the text list different types of jobs Ancient Egyptians could have in that area.
What is a social hierarchy? How were people treated in a social hierarchy?
A social hierarchy is when people are categorized in society based on status/role/jobs. People were not treated equally- Treatment was based on where people were place in the hierarchy.
The following transition words can be used to do what in an essay? (Unlike, Nevertheless, contrary to, Despite, On the other hand)...
What changed between the the roles of men and women during the Neolithic Revolution?
Men were gaining higher roles/status in society while women went into the household doing lower status jobs.
Spell the term that means a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Social Hierarchy