PERSIA G What is it? It is an acronym that represents how we will categorize, analyze, compare and differentiate between civilizations discussed in ancient world history.

Why is it important? Categorizing the information helps you understand similarities differences among civilizations. It will give you deeper knowledge in a way that will allow you to write about these civilizations.

How a civilization governs itself. What is government How a civilization governs itself. What is government? Why is it important? P E R S I A G OLITICAL Can you think of any “political” words?

P E R conomic S I A G Can you think of any “economic” words? How does a civilization gain wealth? How do the people make their living? P E R S I A G conomic Can you think of any “economic” words?

are the beliefs of a civilization? P E R S I A G eligious What is religion? What are the beliefs of a civilization? P E R S I A G eligious Can you think of any “religious” words?

P E R S I A ociety G The divisions of people within a community How are people organized? What causes differences in social classes? What is the role of women, slavery in society?

P E R S I A G ntellectual How do the people educate themselves? Who is educated in society? What kinds of written records exist?

P E R S I A G chievements What technological advancements have been made? P E R S I A G chievements

How does geography influence the development of a society or civilization? How does its location in the world affect it? P E R S I A G How does geography influence the development of a society or civilization? eography