Classroom Rules
When you enter the classroom, your backpack must immediately go to this location.
The back wall.
This word means "land between the rivers"
Mesopotamia
This river flooded each year and provided fertile soil that helped Ancient Egypt grow crops.
The Nile River.
This city became the capital of Ancient Israel under King David.
Jerusalem
This river valley was home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations.
Indus River Valley
When answering or asking a question you must do this to get Mrs. Mac's attention.
Raise your hand.
These two rivers helped Mesopotamian farmers grow crops by flooding each year.
The Tigris and Euphrates.
This ruler of Ancient Egypt was believed to be both a king and a god.
Pharoah
This group believed in one God, making them one of the first monotheistic civilizations.
Israelites
This ancient civilization was known for brick buildings, grid-style streets, and advanced sanitation.
You should treat all persons, students and teachers, with this characteristic.
Respect.
This early writing system used wedged shaped symbols pressed into tablets.
Cuneiform
This system of picture writing was used by the ancient Egyptians.
Hieroglyphics
This sacred text contains the laws and history of the Jewish people.
The Tanakh
This social system divided people into groups based on birth and job roles.
Caste System.
You need this item in class EVERYDAY. It should contain all notes, reading passages, and Do Nows.
Your Binder.
This stepped pyramid was used as a temple and was a center of religious life in Mesopotamian cities.
Ziggurat
These massive stone structures were built as tombs for pharaohs.
Pyramids
This leader led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt during the Exodus.
Moses
These ancient sacred texts form the foundation of Hindu beliefs.
Vedas.
In the event of a Lockdown situation or drill, this area is our safe space.
The back wall.
This famous Babylonian king created one of the first written law codes, based on the idea of justice.
King Hammurabi
This process preserved bodies for the afterlife and shows Egyptians’ beliefs about life after death.
Mummification
This event forced many Jews to leave their homeland but helped spread Jewish culture to other regions.
The Jewish Diaspora.
This belief teaches that a person’s actions affect what happens to them in their next life.
Karma.