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2. Week 15 - Monday During the Neolithic Period, people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) During the Neolithic Period, people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) Fast Fact 71 Fast Fact 71 The highest sand dunes in the world are located in the Namib Desert in Namibia. Some of these dunes rise more than 1,300 feet. The highest sand dunes in the world are located in the Namib Desert in Namibia. Some of these dunes rise more than 1,300 feet. What countries in Africa surround Namibia? What countries in Africa surround Namibia?

3. Week 15 - Tuesday During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) Fast Fact 72 Fast Fact 72 The Colossus of Rhodes, a huge bronze statue of the Greek sun god, was built about 290 B.C. The Colossus of Rhodes, a huge bronze statue of the Greek sun god, was built about 290 B.C. What other Wonder of the Ancient World was located in Babylon during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II? What other Wonder of the Ancient World was located in Babylon during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II?

4. Week 15 - Wednesday During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) The Japanese religion of Shinto worships ancestors and spirits. (6-4) The Japanese religion of Shinto worships ancestors and spirits. (6-4) Fast Fact 73 Fast Fact 73 It only takes five recycled plastic bottles to make enough fiberfill to stuff a ski jacket. It only takes five recycled plastic bottles to make enough fiberfill to stuff a ski jacket. Plastic is a petroleum product. What are some countries that export petroleum? Plastic is a petroleum product. What are some countries that export petroleum?

5. Week 15 - Thursday During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) The Japanese religion of Shinto worships ancestors and spirits. (6-4) The Japanese religion of Shinto worships ancestors and spirits. (6-4) Renaissance artists and thinkers relied on the works of classical Greek and Roman artists. (6-5) Renaissance artists and thinkers relied on the works of classical Greek and Roman artists. (6-5) Fast Fact 74 Fast Fact 74 Australian citizens over the age of 18 are required by law to vote in general elections. People are fined about $20 unless they provide a good reason for failing to vote. Australian citizens over the age of 18 are required by law to vote in general elections. People are fined about $20 unless they provide a good reason for failing to vote. How old do American citizens have to be to vote in general elections? How old do American citizens have to be to vote in general elections?

6. Week 15 - Friday During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) The Japanese religion of Shinto worships ancestors and spirits. (6-4) The Japanese religion of Shinto worships ancestors and spirits. (6-4) Renaissance artists and thinkers relied on the works of classical Greek and Roman artists. (6-5) Renaissance artists and thinkers relied on the works of classical Greek and Roman artists. (6-5) Small Pox was exchanged between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres during the 16th centuries. (6-6) Small Pox was exchanged between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres during the 16th centuries. (6-6) Fast Fact 75 Fast Fact 75 Citrus is first mentioned in literature about 2400 B.C. Citrus is first mentioned in literature about 2400 B.C. What hero of Sumerian literature may have lived at about the same time? What hero of Sumerian literature may have lived at about the same time?

7. Week 15 – Copy all today During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) During the Neolithic Period people changed from gathering crops to growing them. (6-1) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) Rome had a republic which means it had a leader and a law-making body. (6-2) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) In Europe during the Middle Ages, an increase in trade and commerce led to development of towns and cities. (6-3) The Japanese religion of Shinto worships ancestors and spirits. (6-4) The Japanese religion of Shinto worships ancestors and spirits. (6-4) Renaissance artists and thinkers relied on the works of classical Greek and Roman artists. (6- 5) Renaissance artists and thinkers relied on the works of classical Greek and Roman artists. (6- 5) Small Pox was exchanged between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres during the 16th centuries. (6-6) Small Pox was exchanged between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres during the 16th centuries. (6-6)