Early Civilizations and Pastoral Peoples

Early Civilizations and Pastoral Peoples (4000-1000 BCE)

The earliest civilizations emerged in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus valley, with agricultural societies appearing and spreading widely. Pastoral peoples began to play an important role in world history, while elsewhere other societies became more highly militarized.

    Comparing Ancient Codes of Law

    Students will use Web 2.0 tools to draw connections among and evaluate ancient law codes.

    Code of Hammurabi

    Students will use Web 2.0 collaboration tools to discover the the meaning and significance of the Code of Hammurabi in a comparative context.