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Ancient Civilizations
Ancient China
Government: On page 16 the text states that, "Zheng took the title first Sovereign Qin Emperor, or Qin Shi Huangdi." Also, the name Qin would be passed down to whoever the new emperor was at the time. The emperor was passed in a family until they did something bad, and then it would go to a random person. (Cotterell)
Technology: The text states that, "In the Middle Ages many Chinese inventions were carried along the Silk Road to Europe, where some had an enormous impact." Also, they created many of the weapons that we have today. Some of the world's greatest inventions come from China. (Cotterell 22)
Writing: On page 11 it said that, the Shang kings used oracle bones to communicate with ancestors about questions. Also it states that "cracks were then read to discover the answer to a question put to the ancestors." The answers to the questions were written on the ox bone or tortoiseshell. (Cotterell)
Commerce (Trade): On page 58 it said that, "Chinese merchants amassed large fortunes by exporting luxury goods such as silk, spices, teas, porcelain, and lacquerware." It also said that in China, they removed restraints placed on merchants. They would be able to trade the items that were being exported. (Cotterell)
Art: In the text it says that, "During this period Sun Zi wrote 'The Art of War', the world's oldest military handbook, which gave advice to nobles on the practice of warfare." Also, the Zhou dynasty was declined because of the long periods of warfare. Warfare caused a lot of things to decline because of how serious it was sometimes. (Cotterell 14)
Location: In the text it said, "In Ancient China remained untouched influences because it was world apart." This shows that China was a ancient part that was old and from a long time ago so no one really did anything for it for a while. Also, from 221 B.C. to A.D. 1912, it was a place from a long time ago and lasted a long time under a good empire. (Cotterell)
Religion: The text said that, "Confucius believed that the early years of the Zhou dynasty were golden years of social harmony." For example, the king reduced the anger of the lords who fought each other. Confucius was also considered the uncrowned emperor of China. (Cotterell 12)
Mesopotamia
Location: The author wrote that "most of ancient Mesopotamia lay within the borders of modern Iraq." Also, Mesopotamia included portions of the countries of Turkey, Syria, and Iran. (Steele 6)
Writing: On page 12 it said that "the Sumerians devised the world's first script." Also, before they used writing they just drew pictures now they use cuneiforms. (Steele 12)
Architecture: The author wrote that "ziggurat: formed part of sacred precincts, which were thought to be the earthly dwelling places of the gods." Also, the temples were where the empires and rulers would have their thrones. (Steele 24)
Religion: In the text it said that "they believed that the stars traveling across the night sky were the cows of Sin." An example is that all of the different religions worshiped different gods and goddesses. (Steele 14)
Government: The author wrote that "Sumerians rulers enjoyed great power and fame and their exploits and deeds were remembered for centuries." An example is Gilgamesh was a ruler of Uruk, and was very famous. (Steele 10)
Art: On page 28, it said that "Some time before 3500 BCE, they invented the potter's wheel." Also, things moved really fast with the production of their art. (Steele 28)
Ancient Egypt
Location: On page 8 it said that "the ancient Egyptians lived on a strip of the land on either side of the Nile." Also, the text states that in the "Red Land", small settlements are supported in wadis and oases, but most people live along the Nile River. (Hart 8)
Writing: The text states that "Hieroglyphs were used on state monuments, temples, tombs, and religious papyri." Also, scribes were the only people who knew how to write. (Hart 24)
Architecture: In the text it said that "a gigantic stairway for the king to climb to join the Sun god in the sky." An example is that the pyramids are very religious to the Ancient Egyptians. (Hart 20)
Religion: In the text it said that "man of the gods are represented by animals." An example is a baboon would stand for Thoth. (Hart 24)
Government: The author wrote that "the king was not only the most powerful and important man in Egypt - he was thought to be a god." An example is that if you wanted to be king you had to train when you were a prince. (Hart 10)
Art: On page 56 the text states that "Egyptian jewelers had access to many semi precious stones from the deserts." Also, the jewelers used all stones but diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. (Hart 56)
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