Prehistory
What is Prehistory?
It refers to the period before writing was invented
True or False:
Women in Mesopotamia had no rights
False
Women had some rights in Mesopotamia. They could buy and sell goods, own property, and even have jobs.
Ancient Egypt was ruled by this person who had absolute power. He governed the country, decreed laws, owned much of the land, and led the army.
Pharaoh
Who is the best assistant at IES Gabriela Mistral?
DeAndre
How old is DeAndre?
True or False:
The three periods of the Metal Ages were: Copper, Bronze, and Gold
False
Copper, Bronze, and Iron
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In 4th millennium BC, _________ was developed in Sumer (in Mesopotamia). Written by making signs on clay tablet with a reed.
Cuneiform
True or False:
Women had no rights in Ancient Egypt
False
Egpytian women had some rights. They could inherit and own property and divorce. Most did housework or were peasants or servants.
Who is the best teacher at IES Gabriela Mistral?
Julio
What city in Spain did DeAndre live in before he moved to Madrid? (I lived here for two years)
Granada, Spain
What are the three periods of Prehistory?
Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Metal Age
Fill in the Blank:
The Mesopotamians were ____________: they believed in many gods
polytheistic
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Egyptians believed people had life after death if their bodies were preserved. Dead body of important person was dried to make a mummy. This was placed inside a ___________.
sarcophagus
True or False:
The Pyramids of Giza are the biggest pyramids in the world
True
What country did DeAndre study abroad in?
Describe Menhirs and Dolmens (Megalithic monuments)
Menhirs: single, vertical stones.
Dolmens: vertical stones formed walls which were covered by horizontal blocks (burials).
Fill in the Blank:
Temples were the places where the gods lived on Earth. Some temples were built on stepped pyramids called ____________.
ziggurats
Were Egyptians monotheistic or polytheistic?
Give me examples of what the Ancient Egyptians believed in? (hint: animals, natural forces, people, gods, etc) You need to give me at least 3 example.
Polytheistic
Most important god was the Sun. Other important gods: Isis, Osiris, and Horus.
Also worshipped the crocodile and the cat.
Natural forces: The River Nile
People: Pharaoh
Describe the cave paintings of the Paleolithic period
Cave art represented animals like deer, bison, horses, etc.
Realistic
Polychrome: several colors were used
Religious purpose: asked for success in hunting
Where is DeAndre from?
Tell me the city, state, and country
San Diego, California, United States
What were some important advancements in the Neolithic period? Tell me at least 2
People learned to cultivate plants (wheat, rice, corn, and potatoes)
Livestock farming (domestication of animals
Fences and walls (to protect themselves)
Storehouses (to store grain)
Animal pens: to keep livestock
Lived near rivers: water for agriculture and human consumption
Used polished stone: to make agricultural instruments
Invention of the loom: used wool and threads to make textiles
Pottery: to store cereals and bowls for eating and cooking
What was the importance of starting a civilization like Mesopotamia next to two rivers? (Euphrates and Tigris)
Water could be used for human consumption
Irrigation canals were used to water the crops
Commercial links (for trading)
Flooding of rivers -> fertilized the land -> big harvests
1. When did the Ancient Egyptian civilization develop? (How many years ago?)
2. Which way does the River Nile flow?
(North to South, West to East, East to West, or South to North)
3. What was the purpose of the Pyramids of Giza?
1. Over 5,000 years ago
2. South to North
3. They were tombs for 3 important Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.
1. When was fire discovered? (Paleolithic, Neolithic, or Metal Age)
2. What does lithic mean?
1. Paleolithic Age
2. Stone
1. How many states are there in the USA?
2. Where is the Golden Gate Bridge located?
3. Where is the State of Liberty located?1. 50
2. San Francisco, California
3. New York City, New York