SO MUCH INFORMATION. BRAIN CAN'T EVEN. So on day 2 of all things chart related, we tried to cover each others civilizations. Most of y'all got pretty close to finishing, but we'll give you some time in class tomorrow (after the CE) to finish up and ask us questions for clarification.
Some general notes:
We gave you a heads up that we would be completing these charts over two days, so our expectation is that you come prepared to class with your chart to class.
As was mentioned yesterday, we uploaded a copy of the chart to our website, so should you have misplaced yours, it's online for your convenience.
The Ancient civilizations were dominated by powerful kings, colossal architecture, slave labor, and some pretty sketchy laws. Here are some fun facts about the Ancient world:
The Egyptians loved board games. There are even paintings depicting Queen Nefertiti playing such games and some pharaohs were buried with their favorites
Remember those Aryans that showed up in ancient India and created the caste system? They came from Persia - Iran translates to "Land of the Aryans". The Aryans are an example of Indo-Europeans
The Babylonians believed that brewing bad beer was unacceptable - so much so that the punishment was drowning (punishments for other crimes included impaling, mutilation, and burning alive)
Speaking of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the world, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, was built by the king Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife, but there is a lack of sufficient evidence to confirm its existence
In the 1970's Lady Fu Hao's tomb was discovered in China...in addition to hundreds of trinkets, she was buried with 6 dogs and 16 slaves
Below is the intro to one of my favorite 90's game shows on Nickelodeon, Legends of the Hidden Temple (disclaimer: it has nothing to do with the Olmecs).
1. Babylon feels like its my jam
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