1. WHY STUDY HISTORY??
World History

2. Essential Terms C.E. B.C.E. Era Circa (c.) Common Era
Before Common Era
Era
A date that marks the beginning of a new or important period of history
Circa (c.)
Approximate date

3. Essential Terms FOUR ERAS OF TIME Prehistory: History
Roughly 4.5 to 5 billion years ago to 4000 BCE
History
Ancient: c BCE to 600 CE
Medieval: c. 600 CE to 1500 CE
Modern: c to Present

4. Dawn of Man Grab a textbook – turn to p. 7, 8 In groups of 3…
Read “First People”, “Neanderthal”, and “Cro-magnon”
Each person should read one section
List 3-4 important points/facts from your section
Share your list with your group-mates