Civilizations and Cooperation
Why do some societies grow into empires, while others do not? Discuss one takeaway from the images and video.
Geographic luck, Military expansion
Define Technology
The application of knowledge for practical purpose/use.
This group of people developed hieroglyphics.
Egyptians
This monument was made to honour Pharaohs.
Pyramids
You cannot smell while you sleep. True or False?
How do we get large groups of people to cooperate? List 4 answers from the images.
Common Goal, Leadership, Belief, and Religion
Define Weak Neighbours
Neighbouring societies that lack power.
Who created the first written code of laws?
King Hammurabi
This monument oversaw the New York Harbour.
Statue of Liberty
Newborn babies can see colour.
False.
What does it mean to be civilized? List 3 things you learned not from the images.
Video - 1) People can choose if they want to join a civilization, 2) A food surplus leads to population growth/concentration
Text - 3) Western (Individualism, Economy, Democracy) vs. Eastern perspectives (4R's, Cultural Practices, Worldview)
Define Ideology
A system of ideas and ideals (e.g., "Ideology of democracy").
This civilization was the first to practice democractic rule.
Rome
This monument would often host fights between gladiators.
Colosseum
What is Arithmophobia?
The fear of numbers
What does it mean to be civilized? List 5 answers from the images.
Urbanization, Communication, Technology, Government, Class Structure/Division of Labour, and Monuments
Define Power Vacuum
When someone has lost control of something and no one has replaced them.
This sporting event still exists today and is a contribution from Ancient Greece.
Olympics
This monument was a gift from the USA to France.
Eiffel Tower
A jar of Nutella is sold every _ (number) seconds.
2.5 seconds
How do we get large groups of people to cooperate? List 5 answers not from the images.
Possible answers:
Video - 1) Humans are able to work flexibly while in large numbers, 2) Humans have a dual reality.
Text - 3) A leader that is balanced, 4) A leader that encourages people to learn from their mistakes, 5) A leader that forms alliances.
Define Empire
When a society controls the land, resources, and people of another society OR A society that controls diverse populations.
This group of ancient people invented the compass.
Chinese
This monument is one of the 7 Wonders of the World and located in India.
Taj Mahal
A cough travels _ mph, and a sneeze travels over _ mph.
60 mph, 100 mph