Elements of Civilization
The written word, new types of weapons, or the Vikings improvements to boat design
Technological innovation
This thinking skill is used to identify the underlying conditions or context that led developments/events in history
Cause and Consequence
This large sea, known as Mare Norstrum ("our sea") to the Romans, borders both Egypt and France
Meditteranean Sea
Mr. McGinn's 'cheat codes' are helpful patterns to be observed whenever studying these ape-like animals' actions or societies.
Humans
After Westren Roman Empire collapsed, these were no longer protected/repaired throughout Europe causing trade/travel to become very dangerous
Roads
Chinese dynasties ruled over the people of China and create laws to keep order, peace, and stability (until they lost the Mandate of Heaven)
Central Government
This thinking skill is used to better understand the complexities of time in history
Change and Continuity
China
New ideas will always lead to...
Agreements and/or disagreements
This specific group of Germanic people moved into undefended Roman territory and were led by their Merovingian dynasty of kings (Clovis, Charlemagne, etc.)
The Franks
Offers people a sense of purpose and belonging and is often based on agreement about what is right and wrong.
Organized Religion
The time that a piece of evidence was created is how you tell these two source types apart
Primary and Secondary sources
The cultural civilization established by Charlemagne would lead to this modern European country.
France
The consequence of human connections made along trade routes is an example of this cc'd cheat code.
Contact/Conflict leads to significant changes
This historically significant King was the first to bring back some important elements of Civilization such as education (knowledge transfer), and punishable laws (org. government)
Charlemagne (Charles the Great)
Whether practical or impressive, they improve the quality of life for their civilization. Also, they usually survive over time and become archeological evidence.
Public Works
Not everything in the past is considered 'History'. The things that make it into the historical record communicate our values and are subject to change. Which Learning standard is this?
Historical Significance
Because of environmental factors such as the Huang He's regular floods, Early Chinese civilization was centred around this food-growing region still very significant today.
The North China Plain
This cheat code explains that Civilizational development is often directly impacted by where that group of people find themselves on Earth.
Environmental factors influence culture and quality of life
When the Romans retreated from the British Isles, these two Germanic peoples expanded into their territory and created the foundation for modern England
Angles and Saxons (they united later to become the Anglo-Saxons)
Civilizations need to know about themselves to function properly. Historical records, stories shared orally from elders, and even the education system are examples of this EoC.
Knowledge Transfer
Historically significant moments like these often indicate one period in history ending and another beginning
Turning points
Mesopotamia is the land between these two rivers whose floods enriched the land around them enough to have historians call the region, The Fertile Crescent.
Tigris and Euphrates
Territory taken over in war, or the rapid spread of a religion or culture throughout the world.
Expansion is good for some groups, but bad for others