tailieunhanh - Lecture Glencoe world history - Chapter 2: Western Asia and Egypt (3500-500 B.C.)

Chapter 2 describes the rise of civilizations in a region stretching from the Persian Gulf to Egypt and from Asia Minor to central Asia. In this chapter, the following content will be discussed: Civilization begins in Mesopotamia, Egyptian civilization, new centers of Civilization, the rise of new empires. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia Section 2: Egyptian Civilization Section 3: New Centers of Civilization Section 4: The Rise of New Empires Visual Summary Chapter Intro How does progress affect history? During the 1960s, Egypt built the Aswan High Dam to control flooding of the Nile River. The lake rising behind the dam threatened to destroy ancient Egyptian monuments. An international team saved several temples including Abu Simbel—Ramses II’s temple. Abu Simbel was carved into 20-ton blocks, moved 200 feet, and reassembled. In this chapter you will learn about Egyptian rulers and temples. • Why would other countries help Egypt preserve its monuments? • How can countries adapt to changing needs and still preserve their history? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia Why were the first farming societies located along rivers? Chapter Intro 2 Egyptian Civilization What factors contribute to a stable and lasting civilization? Chapter Intro 3 New Centers of Civilization How did the monotheism of the Israelites differ from religious beliefs of previous cultures? Chapter Intro 4 The Rise of New Empires What did lasting empires have in common? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Physical Geography Fertile soil between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers allowed an early civilization to flourish in Mesopotamia. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary polytheistic city-state ziggurat theocracy cuneiform empire patriarchal Academic Vocabulary transport innovations Section 1-Key Terms People and Places Tigris River Euphrates River Mesopotamia Fertile Crescent Sumerians Uruk Akkadians Sargon Babylon Hammurabi A B Section 1-Polling Question Do you agree that geography plays an important role in the development of societies? A. Agree B. Disagree Section 1 Geography and Religion The physical environment of Mesopotamia supported the development of civilization and . | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia Section 2: Egyptian Civilization Section 3: New Centers of Civilization Section 4: The Rise of New Empires Visual Summary Chapter Intro How does progress affect history? During the 1960s, Egypt built the Aswan High Dam to control flooding of the Nile River. The lake rising behind the dam threatened to destroy ancient Egyptian monuments. An international team saved several temples including Abu Simbel—Ramses II’s temple. Abu Simbel was carved into 20-ton blocks, moved 200 feet, and reassembled. In this chapter you will learn about Egyptian rulers and temples. • Why would other countries help Egypt preserve its monuments? • How can countries adapt to changing needs and still preserve their history? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia Why were the first farming societies located along rivers? Chapter Intro 2 Egyptian Civilization What factors contribute