Lesson 2.3: The Cradle of Civilization
- Objective:
- Students will be able to describe what a Bronze Age civilization is
- Students will identify similarities and differences between Mesopotamian laws, Biblical laws, and our own
- Students will be able to explain the role of religion in the daily life of Sumerians
- Vocabulary: Hammurabi's Code
- Directions:
- Get a copy of this worksheet: Worksheet - The Cradle of Civilization
- Review this presentation, and use it to answer questions 1-9
- Without an instructor to guide you, some of the answers may not be perfectly clear. Do your best and contact me with any questions (boothb@nv.ccsd.net)
- Read this handout to learn more about Mesopotamian life, and answer the remaining questions (including the paragraph)