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Ancient Civilizations & Acquainted Cultures

Ancient Civilizations & Acquainted Cultures. Civilizations A round the World During the Roman Era China, India, Persia, Arabia and The Huns. China. This ancient civilization (an organized and hierarchal society) still exists and is very successful Famous for: Spices (and the Silk Road)

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Ancient Civilizations & Acquainted Cultures

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  1. Ancient Civilizations & Acquainted Cultures Civilizations Around the World During the Roman Era China, India, Persia, Arabia and The Huns

  2. China • This ancientcivilization (an organized and hierarchal society) still exists and is very successful Famous for: • Spices (and the Silk Road) • Math and Calligraphy • Gunpowder and fireworks • The Great Wall of China was built by a series of dynasties • Clay Warriors YOU TELL ME =)

  3. “History” “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” – Santayana • History: the record of past human events • Prehistorical: history before the development of writing (therefore, it is unsure what really happened and we must use evidence to draw conclusions) • Archaeology: the science of finding and studying physical remains (e.g. cave paintings, buried cities, old pottery and jewels and fossils) • Interpretation: conclusions based on characteristics

  4. Gupta India • Dynasty AD 300 – 467 • Traded with Persia, China and Eastern Rome • Architecture, spices, science

  5. Sassanid Persia • Persia (Iran) traded with & battled Romans and Chinese • Sassanid DYNASTY (family rule 224 AD – 641 AD) • Commerce • Math & Science • Architecture • Invaded by Huns • Conquered by Arabs

  6. Attila the Hun • Ruler of the Huns from 434 to 453 A.D.

  7. Arabia • Peninsula northeast of Africa • Conquered Persia

  8. Arabian Life • Camel caravans (single file of animals transporting goods) were common • Petra, Jordan was an oasis (area of spring and well water protected like gold) • Nomads (people lacking homes) would stop while traveling to “fuel up” or they would visit bazaars (large open-air markets) • Tribes (families living together) offered protection • They used idols (images of their sacred gods)

  9. Sir Lawrence of Arabia • Films can teach us about history • Or make NO sense if we don’t know any!

  10. Mecca • Pilgrimages were journeys to sacred places like Jerusalum, Israel or the city of Mecca • QUESTIONS?

  11. 10 Most Wondrous Ancient Sites • Choose with Partner • Skip Giza and Acropolis • Write 10 most interesting facts • Present to class in descending order • Like David Lettermen’s top 10 list

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