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Ancient Civilizations. Paleolithic, Egypt, Mesopotamia & the Hebrews. Paleolithic 40,000-8,000 BCE. “Stone age” Hunter-gatherers. Geographic Location. Worldwide Cave Paintings found mostly in W. Europe Megalithic Structures also W. Europe. Philosophical Beliefs. Polytheism (many gods)
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Ancient Civilizations Paleolithic, Egypt, Mesopotamia & the Hebrews
Paleolithic40,000-8,000 BCE • “Stone age” • Hunter-gatherers
Geographic Location • Worldwide • Cave Paintings found mostly in W. Europe • Megalithic Structures also W. Europe
Philosophical Beliefs • Polytheism (many gods) • Fertility deities • Nature gods • Venus of Willendorf
Art • Lascaux Cave-France • Paleolithic Times • 15000 BCE
Ancient Egypt • 8000 BCE-300 BCE • Location: Modern day Egypt & Sudan (North Africa)
Assignment • Draw your own tomb painting in Egyptian style • Include three “fun” (but appropriate for school) activities you would like to do in the afterlife • Use Egyptian-style figures • You have 10 minutes
Mesopotamia • 8000 BCE-300 BCE • Location: Modern-day Iraq
Mesopotamian Religion http://hum.lss.wisc.edu/~mfox/Religions%20of%20the%20ANE/Mesopotamia/Gods_and_Monsters.htm
The Hebrews • 8000 BCE-present • Location: Modern-day Israel
The “Graven Image” concept Notice there’s NO pictures here!
Ancient Hebrews: DanceHava Naguila (aka Hora)Folk DancePurpose: Social
Hebrews Exit Slip • Explain two ways the Hava Naguila dance reflects the values of the Hebrews’ culture.