Achievements

Achievements• Every civilization made gains in one

area or another. • Some invented tools we use today.• Some developed:– New ways of completing a task– A new structure (building)

• Some discovered. They could have:– Learned a new process– Discovered a cure– Found new land– Discovered a new use for an old object

• In this presentation you will learn about the achievements of some ancient civilizations, including:–Mesopotamia–Egypt–India–China

Where is Mesopotamia?

Mesopotamian Achievements

• Used clay bricks• Invented a plow• Invented the wheel• Some basic surgeries• Math—developed a system based on the number

60• Literature like the Epic of Gilgamesh—Sumerian

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Gilgamesh

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Where is Egypt?

EGYTPIAN ACHEIVEMENTS

• Number system• Early geometry• Use of stone columns• 360-day calendar• Listened to heart rates, make

splints, even some surgeries

Where is India?

India’s Achievements• The Indians were great architects. They were

the first to develop the pillar structure.

• Indians introduced the concept of zero (0) and were the first to use Algebra to solve problems

• Indians were great astronomers. They knew that Earth:– was round– Rotated on an axis– Revolved around the sun

Ancient China Achievements

• Ancient China was ruled by a series of Dynasties or families. Each Dynasty ruled for a certain period of time. They all had important achievements.

Where is China located?

Qin Dynasty’s Achievements

- created a national highway system- set a standard for laws, writing, weights, and measurements- created advanced irrigation systems- built the Great Wall of China

Sui Dynasty’s Achievements (581-618 C.E.)

- major accomplishments included building the Grand Canal connecting north and south China and rebuilding the Great Wall

Tang and Song Dynasties Achievements

- movable type (wooden block letters put into a frame to

print a page of information)- gunpowder- porcelain for pottery - mechanical clock- paper money- magnetic compass for sailing - use of negative numbers in math- acupuncture for treatment of illnesses- improvements in rice cultivation to

feed more people

As you can see, even ancient civilizations moved forward with technology. Those civilizations that have the most achievements are usually educating their people and have a strong government. You will learn more about the achievements of different civilizations throughout this course.

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