1. Year Long Project
This will be graded each 9 Weeks for completion and again at the end for accuracy. Please keep up with it.

2. Page 1- Physical Map
This is a physical map of the student’s chosen continent
It needs a map key, color, and a star to show where they will build their civilization

3. Page 2- Physical Map Reflection
2 paragraphs answering the following questions:
Why did you choose this spot?
What problems do you foresee in the future?

4. Page 3- Distribution Map
Make a distribution map of your continent showing its resources and land use
The map needs to be colored or labeled, have a map key, and show where your civilization is located

5. Page 4- Culture Drawing and Paragraph
Draw a picture of a person from your culture. The person should look like a person from that area of the world, not an alien.
Your person should not be in a bikini, shorts, wearing metal, or have on tennis shoes.
Write a paragraph on how your resources and geographical location influenced your look. (Closer to the equator, darker skin or no cotton around you, leather clothes.)

6. Page 5- Culture Reflection
2 paragraphs answering the following questions:
What role did the environment play in deciding your religion?
Describe your culture, make sure to include a belief, tradition, and value.

7. Page 6- Trade Map Draw a map of all Eastern Hemisphere continents
Find 2 trade partners, one on your continent, one off your continent.
Put your trade partners on your map, along with your main city. Draw arrows from your place to theirs, labeling what you are giving them and what they are giving you.

8. Page 7- Trade Reflection
Answer the following questions in 3 paragraphs:
How important is trade to your survival?
How will you increase trade in the future?
How do the items you traded for impact your society?

9. Page 8- Religious Epic Write an epic poem about your god/goddess
The story should be an adventure or action movie about your religion
It should be written in epic poem style with at least 3 stanzas at 8 lines each
Be sure to brainstorm about your people, brainstorm about your god/goddess, WRITE AN OUTLINE, and then write your stanzas

10. Page 9- Religious Reflection
Answer the following questions in 2 paragraphs:
How has your religion influenced your culture?
How does your religion affect your government?

11. Page 10- Social Pyramid
Make a social pyramid with 5 groups of people or more. Remember they can’t be gods/goddesses, animals, or children.
Explain each group on the pyramid and why they are there. (ex: Warriors are 3rd in command because they keep our country safe and bring in money through covert operations)
Write a 5 sentence paragraph explaining how important your social pyramid is in your culture. Do your people have mobility or are they stuck in their birth class?

12. Page 11- Social Pyramid Reflection
Write 2 paragraphs about your social pyramid
Paragraph 1- 5 sentences answering how your government deals with other religions.
Paragraph 2- 5 sentences answering if all of your laws apply to every citizen equally?

13. Page 12- Government Profile
Make a more advanced government
Type (king/queen, emperor/empress, pharaoh, oligarchy)
How are they chosen? (birth, contest, popularity)
How much say do your people have? (they can’t vote so how do they show when they are upset or happy with the government?)
Advisors (nobles, wealthy folk, generals, scholars)
Write 5 laws passed by your “greatest” leader
Focus: (what is your government focused on? Schools, taxes, war, advancements)

14. Page 13- Budget Create a budget for your new government
Write $40,000 at the top of your page
Spend your money on at least 10 things (get the list from Mrs. Fennema)
In 5 or more sentences, explain why you spent your money on these things and what you did with any leftover money

15. Page 14- Revolution!
Write a short story explaining how you went from a monarchy/oligarchy to some form of democracy
The story should be 5 paragraphs and contain details to make it unique
See Mrs. Fennema for an outline if you need one.

16. Page 15- New Government Profile
Answer the three questions:
What is your new government?
How are your people included in the government now?
Is this government fair to everyone?