BELLWORK

BELLWORK1. List three achievements of the Harappan civilization.2. How did the Harappan civilization end?3. Who were the Aryans? Explain their achievements.4. How did the Shang dynasty rule China?5. List three achievements of the Zhou dynasty.6. THINKER: How is Daoism different than

Confucianism?

First Current Event on Friday!

Indus River Valley Civilization• South Asian Civilization arose

in 2500B.C.• Mountain ranges: Hindu Kush

& Himalayas• Rivers: Indus & Ganges• Two major cities: Harappa &

Mohenjo-Daro• Two major groups: Harappan &

Aryan

Mohenjo-Daro

Harappa

List three achievements of the Harappan civilization.

Harappan Civilization• Urban centers were well planned• Production of clay pots, bronze, jewelry, and cotton

cloth• Traded with people of Mesopotamia• How did the Harappan civilization end?• Indus Civilization collapsed by 1500 B.C.

– Severe climate changes (heat & flooding)– Natural disasters (earthquake)– Violence (wars with invading nations)

Who were the Aryans? Explain their achievements.

The Aryans (1500-600 BC)• People from the North; settled where Harappa used

to be• Warriors – took over the area• Brought the Sanskrit language, their gods, and

domesticated horses. • Rise of Hinduism• Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, lived here and

started the faith of Buddhism 

The Caste System• The Aryans developed a social system consisting of four main

social classes or varnas.• Each varna had it’s own duties. 1. Brahman2. Kshatriyas3. Vaishyas4. Shudras5. Chandalas (Untouchables) • Based on their religious beliefs, if one had good karma, they could

be reincarnated into a higher caste. (does not apply to untouchables)

• Only men could go to school & teach• Women had no rights

•Create your own caste system diagram in

your notes!!!

Chinese Civilizations• Formed along the

Huang River Valley.

• Did not have contact with outside civilizations

• Ancient China was ruled by dynasties

Chinese Civilizations• Ancient China was ruled by two dynasties:

– Shang dynasty: 1700BC – 1000BC – Zhou dynasty: 1000BC – 200BC

• How did the Shang dynasty rule China?

Shang Dynasty• 1700BC – 1000BC• Used large armies, bronze weapons and chariots to

conquer territory• Ruled by the Mandate of Heaven• Priests had the authority to call upon the gods and

predict the future• Cultural achievements: writing using characters,

bronze objects, ivory, silk, pottery, and the creation of cities.

Zhou Dynasty• List three achievements of the Zhou dynasty.• About 1000BC, Wu killed the Shang king and established a

new dynasty, the Zhou. (JOH)• Agricultural system: nobles owned the land and peasants

worked it. • Technological advances: roads, expanded foreign trade,

obtained horses, the cross-bow, iron plows, and flood-control systems.

• Under the Zhou, China became the most populated country in the world.

Daoism vs. Confucianism??Confucianism Daoism

Venn Diagram: India vs. ChinaCHINESE

CIVILIZATIONINDIAN

CIVILIZATION

Four Corners Review: Ancient Civilizations• We are going to play a short review game over the four ancient

civilizations we’ve studied so far. (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus & China)

• Each corner is labeled with a letter A-D.• A multiple choice question will appear on the board and you

have 20 seconds to move to the corner that corresponds with the answer.

• If you get it right….yay! You’re still in the game. If you get it wrong…..yikes! You’re out!

• If you are out, sit quietly at your desk, do NOT help anyone!• If everyone picks the same answer, you must then chose RED

or BLACK, and your fate will be decided by luck of the draw!

1) Why is Narmer important to Egyptian Civilization?

A. For his works of architecture, like pyramids and tombs

B. For his creation of canals along the Nile River, which improved trade and travel

C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms under one leader

D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of decline.

1) Why is Narmer important to Egyptian Civilization?

A. For his works of architecture, like pyramids and tombs

B. For his creation of canals along the Nile River, which improved trade and travel

C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms under one leader

D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of decline.

2) Egypt went through a period of decline during the rule of Amenhotep IV……why?

A. He changed the religion to polytheism, even though everyone was monotheistic

B. He changed the religion to monotheism, even though everyone was polytheistic

C. He tried to take over Mesopotamia, and failedD. He could not afford building projects, so he over-

taxed his citizens

2) Egypt went through a period of decline during the rule of Amenhotep IV……why?

A. He changed the religion to polytheism, even though everyone was monotheistic

B. He changed the religion to monotheism, even though everyone was polytheistic

C. He tried to take over Mesopotamia, and failedD. He could not afford building projects, so he over-

taxed his citizens

3) Which of the following statements about the Assyrians is FALSE?

A. Invented ways to improve agriculture; like the plow and irrigation

B. Used a strong military to conquer neighboring civilizations

C. Under their rule, Mesopotamia reached it’s height with the largest empire

D. The Assyrians fell from power when they were conquered by the Persians

3) Which of the following statements about the Assyrians is FALSE?

A. Invented ways to improve agriculture; like the plow and irrigation

B. Used a strong military to conquer neighboring civilizations

C. Under their rule, Mesopotamia reached it’s height with the largest empire

D. The Assyrians fell from power when they were conquered by the Persians

4) Which of the following civilizations originated in the Indus

River Valley?A. Aryans and SumeriansB. Harappans and AryansC. Harappans and AssyriansD. Aryans and Assyrians

4) Which of the following civilizations originated in the Indus

River Valley?A. Aryans and SumeriansB. Harappans and AryansC. Harappans and AssyriansD. Aryans and Assyrians

5) All of the following are forms of writing used in ancient civilizations

EXCEPT: A. CuneiformB. PictographsC. SanskritD. Ziggurat

5) All of the following are forms of writing used in ancient civilizations

EXCEPT: A. CuneiformB. PictographsC. SanskritD. Ziggurats

6) All of the following are theories about the collapse of the Harappan Civilization

EXCEPTA. Severe climate changes (heat and flooding)B. Spread of disease (small pox and influenza)C. Natural disasters (earthquakes)D. Violence (wars w/ neighbors)

6) All of the following are theories about the collapse of the Harappan Civilization

EXCEPTA. Severe climate changes (heat and flooding)B. Spread of disease (small pox and influenza)C. Natural disasters (earthquakes)D. Violence (wars w/ neighbors)

7) Why is Hatshepsut important to Egyptian civilization?

A. For her works of architecture, like pyramids and tombs

B. For her creation of canals along the Nile River, which improved trade and travel

C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms under one leader

D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of decline.

7) Why is Hatshepsut important to Egyptian civilization?

A. For her works of architecture, like pyramids and tombs

B. For her creation of canals along the Nile River, which improved trade and travel

C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms under one leader

D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of decline.

8) Which of the following is NOT an achievement of the Shang dynasty?

A. IvoryB. SilkC. PotteryD. Copper

8) Which of the following is NOT an achievement of the Shang dynasty?

A. IvoryB. SilkC. PotteryD. Copper

9) Which of the following is NOT an achievement of the Zhou dynasty?

A. Sanskrit language B. Cross BowC. RoadsD. Iron Plows

9) Which of the following is NOT an achievement of the Zhou dynasty?

A. Sanskrit language B. Cross BowC. RoadsD. Iron Plows

10) Which group in India was the most powerful and at the top of the

Caste System?A. VaishyasB. KshatriyasC. BrahmanD. Shudras

10) Which group in India was the most powerful and at the top of the

Caste System?A. VaishyasB. KshatriyasC. BrahmanD. Shudras

11) All of the following were characteristics of the “untouchables” EXCEPT

A. Were not allowed to live in citiesB. Could be reincarnated to a higher casteC. Could only enter cities at nightD. Were responsible for the dirty jobs in

society

11) All of the following were characteristics of the “untouchables” EXCEPT

A. Were not allowed to live in citiesB. Could be reincarnated to a higher casteC. Could only enter cities at nightD. Were responsible for the dirty jobs in

society

12) Which event marked the transition of power from the Shang dynasty to the Zhou

dynasty?A. Shang soldiers revolted and overthrew the kingB. The Shang civilization collapsed due to natural

causes, and the Zhou took overC. Zhou soldiers invaded Eastern China and

overthrew the ShangD. Wu killed the Shang king and established his

own dynasty

12) Which event marked the transition of power from the Shang dynasty to the Zhou

dynasty?A. Shang soldiers revolted and overthrew the kingB. The Shang civilization collapsed due to natural

causes, and the Zhou took overC. Zhou soldiers invaded Eastern China and

overthrew the ShangD. Wu killed the Shang king and established his

own dynasty

13) What did all early civilizations have in common?

A. Ruled by monarchiesB. Centered around riversC. Were monotheisticD. Used bricks for construction

13) What did all early civilizations have in common?

A. Ruled by monarchiesB. Centered around riversC. Were monotheisticD. Used bricks for construction

14) Why is Ramses the Great important to Egyptian civilization?

A. For his works of architecture, like pyramids and tombs

B. For his creation of canals along the Nile River, which improved trade and travel

C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms under one leader

D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of decline.

14) Why is Ramses the Great important to Egyptian civilization?

A. For his works of architecture, like pyramids and tombs

B. For his creation of canals along the Nile River, which improved trade and travel

C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms under one leader

D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of decline.

Civilizations in the Americas• At the same time as China grew under the

Zhou dynasty, civilizations also emerged in the Americas.

• Evidence indicates that humans first migrated to the Western Hemisphere 40,000 years ago through a land bridge, Beringia.

• As you read (pg. 51), take FIVE notes on the achievements of the Native Americans.

Reading: The Harappan Disintegration• How and why did the Harappan civilization end?• For homework tonight, you will read about the Harappan

Disintegration and write an analysis on possible theories of disappearance.

• What is a theory? Why is evidence important to back up a theory?• Part 1: Explain three theories for the disappearance of the

Harappans with evidence to prove/disprove (can be a list)• Part 2: Your own opinion as to why the Harappan civilization

ended with justification to back up your points.

BELLWORK• Today, we will learn about ancient Chinese civilizations. During this time, two

major philosophies emerged that influenced life & culture – Confucianism & Daoism. To learn about these two belief systems, read “Chinese Philosophies” on pgs. 50-51 and answer the following:

1. Who was Confucius? What was his principal concern?2. Under Confucianism, how should individuals live?3. Under Confucianism, how should the government rule?4. How is Daoism different than Confucianism?5. What is the primary belief of Daoism?6. Explain the concept of yin and yang.7. THINKER: What is a hierarchy? In your opinion, is there a

social hierarchy in today’s society? Explain!