1. Think about while you read 5.2…Will you be able to answer these questionsWhat characteristics of civilization will we learn about in this chapter? What everyday objects…

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Aim: Was the ancient Middle East the cradle of civilization? Do Now: What is going on with these statues?? NY State Standards 2, 3 Common Core Standards RS 3, 4, 5, 7, 9,…

1.Students will be able to identify: What âMesopotamiaâ means. The location of Mesopotamia. The names of the two rivers. Sumerians as the first civilization. 2.Identify…

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Ch. 12 Services Where are they located and why? Every settlement in a MDC provides consumer services to people in the surrounding market area/hinterland. However, settlements…

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Ch. 12 Services Where are they located and why? Every settlement in a MDC provides consumer services to people in the surrounding market area/hinterland. However, settlements…

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