Unit 2

Unit 2 begins with us learning what exactly makes a settlement a "civilization." Next, we explore our first two civilizations: the Mesopotamians and the Egyptians. Mesopotamia and Egypt are two of the four River Valley Civilizations (Ancient China and the Indus Valley Civilization are the other two). Click the buttons below to learn more about Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Unit 2 Guiding Questions

• • What are the differences between a settlement and a civilization?

  • What are characteristics that are shared by all civilizations?

  • How did geography affect the development of Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt?

  • How did job specialization affect the development of the social structures of Mesopotamia and Egypt?

  • How did the achievements of the Ancient Mesopotamians and Ancient Egyptians influence us today?

Unit 2 Assessments

• • Unit 2.1 Test

  • Unit 2.2 Test

  • Extended Response Essay

  • Quizzes

  • Homework