Research Early Civilizations Worksheet Part I Timelines - 825 Words

Research Early Civilizations Worksheet Part I: Timelines (Other (Not Listed) Sample) Content: University of Phoenix MaterialEarly Civilizations WorksheetPart I: TimelineCreate a timeline for each of the following civilizations, listing any major events in the civilizations history: * MesopotamianAncient Mesopotamia is known as the cradle of civilization; a majority of the first empires and cities were founded there. Power shifted several times in ancient Mesopotamia; from the Sumer to Babylonians to the Persians.5000BC The first towns and cities are founded by the Sumer who employed irrigation in their agricultural activities.4000BC Powerful city states are established by the Sumer. Huge temples in the form of Ziggurats are built at the center of these cities.3300BC Writing is invented by the Sumerians. They inscribe pictures on clay tablets.3200BC The Sumerians build vehicles with wheels.2330BC The Akkadians conquer many of the Sumerian city states, thus creating the Akkadian Empire. The Akkadian language replaces the Sumerian language.1792BC Hammurabi ascends to power in Babylon and conquers most of Mesopotamia. He establishes the famous Code of Hammurabi.1250BC The Assyrians capture Babylon and begin using chariots and iron weapons.522BC Darius I becomes king; he divides the empire into states333BC Alexander the Great conquers the empire. * EgyptianLocated along the river Nile, ancient Egypt was one of the oldest and longest lasting civilizations in the world.2950BC Menes, the first pharaoh unites upper and lower Egypt into a single kingdom; he establishes his headquarters at Memphis.2575BC The fourth dynasty of Egypt builds the pyramids of Giza, they also build the Sphinx.2150BC The old kingdom ends and Egypt splits into two.1975BC Mentuhotep II reunites Egypt. The Egyptians begin using water from the Nile to irrigate their crops.1352BC Akhenaten introduces the worship of a single god in Egypt.525BC Egypt is conquered by the Persians.322BC Alexander the Great conquers Egypt and builds the city of Alexandria. * Hebrew1 300BC The Israelites enter Canaan.1050BC The Israelite kingdom is established under Saul.931BC Israel is split into two kingdoms; Judah and Israel.722BC The Assyrians destroy the northern kingdom of Israel.597BC King Nebuchadnezzar invades and destroys Jerusalem. Men of Judah and Israel are exiled into Babylon.538BC The exiles are allowed back into Jerusalem by King Cyrus of Persia.63BC Judaea is conquered by the Romans who install the family of Herod as the Kings of Judaea.132AD The Jews rebel against the Romans. The temple is destroyed. * IndusThe Indus valley civilization was situated in the northwestern area of the Indian subcontinent.5000BC The residents of the Indus valley begin religious practices.4000BC Farmers settle in the Indus valley.3000BC Urbanization begins in the Indus valley. The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro rise.2600BC Towns and cities are built in the Indus Valley.1500BC The Aryans migrate into the Indus valley.530BC The Indus valley is conquer ed by the Persians. * Vedic Aryan10000BC The existence of the Vedas begins.7000BC The Vedas begin using horses.1900BC The Saraswati River dries up.1500BC The Vedic School of medicine begins getting systemized.1100BC The Vedic Aryans begin using iron tools.876BC The invention of the zero.150BC The Kama Sutra is written. * ChineseAncient China was located on the eastern side of Asia, it was ruled by powerful dynasties.8000BC Early settlers establish small villages along the Yellow and the Yangtze Rivers.2696BC The Yellow emperor begins ruling. His wife develops the silk making process.2205BC The Chinese learn the art of bronze work.221BC The Great Wall is built.207BC The Chinese civil service is established.105AD The court official Cai Lun invents paper.868AD Wood block printing is invented1405AD The construction of the Forbidden City begins.1420AD Beijing is made the new capital of China.Part II: Cultural ContributionsComplete the following matrix with at least one el ement for each category.Civilization Intellectual Contributions Artistic Forms or Contributions Architecture Religious Beliefs Traditions Mesopotamian Sumerian writingThe wheel The Oud The Ziggurats Polytheism Jar burialsCareer specialization Egyptian The hieroglyphic Tomb and ...