Perhaps the most important Social Studies concept that relates to the identity of a group is culture. People's traditions, customs, and beliefs impact all aspects of their daily life. To appreciate the culture of an ancient civilization, is to truly know the people.
Aligned Standard/Standards- UCLA Public History Initiative Standards:
Compare the character of urban development in the ancient world including the emergence of social hierarchies.
Aligned Standards- UCLA Public History Initiative Standards:
Describe architectural, artistic, literary, technological, and scientific achievements of Ancient civilizations and relate these achievements to economic and social life
Aligned Standard- UCLA Public History Initiative Standards:
Infer from archaeological or written evidence the character of (Ancient Civilizations)