Enduring Understandings
Humans have evolved over time and the first humans migrated out of Africa.
The first major world civilization arose between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, in what is today the Middle East.
Physical geography influences cultural development.
The spread of religion plays a key role in the development of civilizations.
Essential Questions
How did the location of early civilizations impact the way they lived and the development of culture?
How do societies make sense of the world around them?
For each “civilization” ask: 1) Who are they? 2) Where are they from? 3) Where are they going?
Why is Jerusalem a holy city to three major world religions?