2. Ch. 10 Birthplace of Civilization Geography

3. What makes a civilization? (5 Steps) 1.Grow crops and domesticate animals  Domesticate- to tame  Not having to follow food means people can stay in one place. 2.Build permanent houses

4. 3. Develop technology Technology- the use of tools to help people in their work. Examples: the wheel, the plow 4. Intellectual achievements Intellectual- having to do with the mind Examples: Invention of writing and the calendar

5. 5. Create laws and rules to help people live together and keep order.

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7. Chapter 10, Section 1 1.Egypt in North Africa and Mesopotamia in southwest Asia were the earliest known civilizations.  Civilizations- highly developed cultures

8. 2. Mesopotamia means “between the rivers”  It is located between the Tigris River and the Euphrates River.  This area is known as the Fertile Crescent.  Early advancements in Mesopotamia were farming, writing and government.  They are credited having the first written story, The Epic of Gilgamesh

9. 3. Egyptians depended on the Nile River. Ancient Egypt was ruled by pharaohs or kings. Pyramids were built as tombs to bury the pharaoh. The Egyptian’s system of writing was called hieroglyphics. – Cartouche- an Egyptian nameplate that was worn or placed on a coffin after death.

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11. Section 2: Three World Religions Three world religions are Judaism, Christianity and Islam All of these religions are monotheistic – Monotheistic- believe in one supreme god. – Prophet- a person that is chosen to speak for a god, a representative of a God.

12. 1.Judaism- the oldest monotheistic religion. Followers are known as Jews. The Belief: Moses is the prophet sent from God, Jesus is not the promised savior.

13. 2. Christianity- The Belief: Jesus is the messiah and the son of God. Messiah- Savior

14. 3. Islam- Followers are called Muslim The Belief: Allah is the one God, and Muhammad is the messenger. 4. To all three religions, Jerusalem is a holy city.

15. Complete the Chart while we read: ReligionProphetHoly BookHoly Days Judaism Christianity Islam

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