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Early Western Civilization Lecture #1

Early Western Civilization Lecture #1. Early River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia and Egypt. Themes. Civilizations began to develop around river valleys. Civilization led to a subordination of the individual to powerful rulers. The Tower and wall of Jericho 8x10 meters. Catal Huyuk.

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Early Western Civilization Lecture #1

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  1. Early Western CivilizationLecture #1 Early River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia and Egypt

  2. Themes • Civilizations began to develop around river valleys. • Civilization led to a subordination of the individual to powerful rulers.

  3. The Tower and wall of Jericho8x10 meters

  4. Catal Huyuk

  5. The Remains of Uruk

  6. Gilgamesh • Who was Gilgamesh? When and where did he rule? When was the Epic of Gilgamesh written? • How was the afterlife (the palace of Irkalla) depicted in this story? • How were the gods depicted in this story? • Many historians describe Mesopotamian society as pessimistic. Based on this excerpt, do you agree or disagree? Give examples to prove your view.

  7. Ziggurat of UrTemple of Nanna, Moon goddess

  8. Sargon of Akkad

  9. Hammurabi’s Code • Who was Hammurabi? When did he rule? • What was the purpose of his law code? Who was held accountable in these laws? • Based on the code, what was the class structure in Babylon? • Based on the code, what roles did women play in Babylonian society? How were they treated?

  10. Archaic Period: 3100-2660 BCE • Old Kingdom: 2660-2160 BCE • 1st Intermediary Period: 2160-2040 BCE • Middle Kingdom: 2040-1640 BCE • 2nd Intermediary Per. (Hyksos) 1640-1550 • New Kingdom: 1550-1070 BCE

  11. Great Pyramid of Giza 2580 B.C.E.

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