QUIZ: Renaissance, Reformation, and European Exploration

On Tuesday 20th, Dec. we took our small quiz and turned in our review packets and explorer assignments. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your Explorers assignment from last week.

2) Turn in your review packet which consists of your review crosswords (there were 2) and unit notes sheets (3 of them).

3) Schedule a time to make up your quiz before Friday 6th. January!

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REVIEW: Renaissance, Reformation, and European Exploration

On Friday 16th, Dec. we passed out the study guide and review crosswords for the upcoming quiz on Tuesday. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Download the following study guide and complete it as if it were a worksheet. However, you DO NOT need to write in complete sentences bullet point notes for each vocab and question will be enough.

Review: Renaissance, Reformation, and European Exploration

IMPORTANT: Even if you were absent, you are expected to take the quiz on Tuesday. You will not be able to get the crosswords unless you come in and get them (I was unable to upload them). However, if you do what I instructed you above, I will forgive the crosswords.

2) Study, study, study.

3) Also remember that we will be doing our extra credit quiz as well. Here are the links to study below.

Answer Key: Renaissance Art Quiz

Renaissance Art Quiz (You will need to name artist and title of the art piece.)

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European Exploration (Continued)

On Wednesday 14th, Dec. we continued our look at European exploration. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Outline Chapter 13 Section 1.

2) Watch the following video and take 15 notes about what you learn (You can use the back side of the notes you print below since the back side is blank):

Video: Columbian Exchange

3) Read Chapter 13 Section 1 - Exploration and Expansion in your text and complete the following notes and assignment.

Assignment: European Explorers Chart

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European Exploration

On Monday 12th, Dec we began our look at European exploration. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, The Spread of Protestantism.

2) Watch the following video and take 15 notes about what you learn (You can use the back side of the notes you print below since the back side is blank):

Video:15th Century Mariners

4)Read Chapter 13 Section 1 - Exploration and Expansion in your text and complete the following notes and assignment.

Notes: Chapter 13 Sec 1 - Exploration and Expansion.

Assignment: Outline Chap 13 Section 1

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The Protestant Reformation

On Friday 9th, Dec. we discussed the importance of the Protestant Reformation and its connection to the ideas of the Renaissance. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the following 15 min video and write down 10 facts that help answer the following questions:

- Who was Martin Luther?
- What were some of his ideas regarding religion?
- What happened as his ideas spread?


Video: The Protestant Reformation

2) Read Chapter 12 Section 3 of your text and fill in the notes. For notes you can not find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: Chapter 12 Section 3 - The Protestant Reformation

3) Read Chapter 12 Section 4 of your text and complete the following assignment.

Assignment: Chapter 12 Section 4 - The Spread of Protestantism

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The Renaissance

On Wednesday 7th, Dec. we began our look at the Renaissance. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 12 Sections 1 and 2 and fill in the notes to the best of your ability. For notes you can not find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: The Renaissance

2) Complete the following chart by locating and identifying each of the people listed. You will find these people by reading Chapter 12 Sections 1 and 2 of your text. Most are bolded and highlighted so they are easy to find. Be sure to read the WHOLE sections so you get all the information.

Assignment: Important People of the Renaissance

3) OPTIONAL: We will be taking an extra credit quiz on Renaissance art and artists. Study the following art examples and accompanying answer key and prepare for the quiz. The answer key is in the order of the pictures. The quiz will be just the pictures of course!

Answer Key: Renaissance Art Quiz

Renaissance Art Quiz (You will need to name artist and title of the art piece.)

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TEST: India, China, & Islam

On Friday 2nd, Dec. we took our test and turned in our review packets. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the following notes and then view the following presentations to get the notes you need. View each presentation and take 6-8 notes on each. You do NOT have to take notes on the same presetantion topic you prepared.

Notes: Islamic Civilization and Culture

Topic 1 - Cities, Farming, and Trade
Topic 2 - Social Structures and Women's Roles
Topic 3 - Philosophy, Science and History
Topic 4 - Literature, Art, and Architecture

2) Turn in the following items:

- Both yellow study guides
- Both pink review crosswords
- five green notes sheets (including the one you downloaded above)

3) Schedule a time to take you test ASAP!

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Substitute Work

On Wednesday 30th, Nov we spent the day reviewing for the test with study guides and review crossowrds. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Download the following study guides and compelte as they were assignments.

Study Guide Ancient India and China

Study Guide Islam

2) You will need to come see me for the review crosswords ASAP! I was unable to upload them to the blog.

Review Crossword #1
Review Crossword #2

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Islamic Presentation Preparation

On Monday 28th, Nov. we returned from Thanksgiving break and took teh first part of class to review where we were. Then we spent the remainder of the class finishing our presentations. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Finish the remainder steps of the presentation assignment we started before the break. If you need a copy of that assignment please see the previous post for the download link.

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Islamic Empire, Culture, and Civilization

On Monday 21st, Nov. we continued our study of Islamic civilization. First, we had to take a few minutes to finish our notes from last time. We then corrected our assignment and then began a new one. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please turn in your assignment from last time called Creating an Arab Empire.

2) Read the remainder of Chap 6 Sec 2 and fill in the notes sheet. It is important for you to read the section so you understand the main ideas; however, you may copy notes from a friend, for any notes you can not find.

Notes: The Abbasids and Seljuk Turks

3) Download the following assignment and complete following the instructions. However, since you were not here, you will not have a group so for Step 1 of the assignment you may choose the topic that interests you the most. Please have your assignment ready for next class.

Assignment: Islamic Culture Group Activity

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Early Islam & the Creation of an Arab Empire

On Monday 30th, Nov. we continued our look at early Islam and the beginnings of the Islamic Empires. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) We continued the video from last time and you will need to watch the following video from about the 20:00 minute mark until 35:00 minute mark. As you watch the video take notes that answer the following three questions (5 notes per questions):

- Who was Muhammad? What kind of man was he?
- Who were the Bedouin and whatwas their culture/history/religion?
- What are some fo the teachings of Muhammad and Islam?

Islam Empire fo Faith 

2) When you return to class. turn these notes in with your movie notes from last time about Muhammad and the Beginnings of Islam.

3) Read the first part of Chap 6 Section 2 - pages 192-194 and complete the assignment.

Assignment: The Creation of an Arab Empire

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Intro to Islam

On Tuesday 15th, Nov. we corrected our quiz from las ttime and then began our next unit. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Come check with me or Skyward to see your quiz score.

2) Watch the following video and complete the notes following the instructions. YOU ONLY NEED TO WATCH THE FIRST 20:00 MINUTES!

As you watch the video take notes that answer the following three questions (10 notes per questions):
- Who was Muhammad? What kind of man was he?
- Who were the Bedouin and whatwas their culture/history/religion?
- What are some fo the teachings of Muhammad and Islam?

Islam Empire fo Faith

3) Download the following notes and copy froma  friend.

Notes: The Rise of Islam

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Chinese Dynasties Continued

On Friday 11th, Nov. we simply continued what we began last time. If you were absent, please make sure you have the notes and assignment from last time completed. Please see the previous post if you need the downloads for those items.

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Early Chinese Dynasties & Chinese Philosophies

On Tuesday 8th, Nov. we began our study of the early Chinese dynasties. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Early Empires in India.

2) Read pages 86-90 for the Shang and Zhou dynasties and then pages 94-96 for the Qin dynasty. Complete the notes below, you may copy from a friend for notes you can not find. You MUST, however, read the pages so you have all the information.

Notes: Early Chinese Dynasties

3) Complete the following assignment.

Assignment: Chinese Philosophies

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Physical Geography & Religions of India

On Wednesday 2nd, Nov. we spent the day going over the major Indian religions of Buddhism and Hinduism. We then covered the physical geography of India and China. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up waht you missed:

1) Download the following notes and complete them by reading Chapter 3 Section 1 (Pages 72-75 The Religions of India).

Notes: Religions of India - Hinduism and Buddhism

2) Download the following assignment and carefully read the instructions to complete it.

Assignment: Physical Geography of India and China

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Test Correction and Intro to India

On Monday 31st, Oct. I returned and we corrected the test and began our next unit on India and China. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your review packet from the unit:

- 7 green notes sheets
- 1 pink review crossword
- 1 yellow study guide

2) Check Skyward for your grade on your test.

3) Watch the following video for approximately the first 25 mins. Then write a minimum 1/2 page to 1 page sumamry about what you learned from the video. Pretend you need to explain the main concepts to someone who has not seen the video.

Video: The Story of India - The Power of Ideas

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TEST: Chap 5 Roman Empire & Chaps 9-10 Middle Ages

On Wednesday 26th, Oct. I was absent but there was a substitute and you took the test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Schedule a time to come in and take your test. You have five school days from today to ge tthat done without penalty.

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Culture of the Middle Ages & Test Review

On Monday 24th, Oct. we took time to finish up our look at the European Middle Ages. We then spent the remainder of the time reviewing for our test which will be next time. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the following notes and read Chapter 10 Sections 3 & 4 and fill in the notes to the best of your ability. Alternately, you may copy from a friend, but you still must read the sections so you have all the info you need.

Notes: Chapter 10 Sections 3 & 4

2) Download the following study materials. Both are assignments and will be turned in before the test next time.

Study Guide Unit 2: Chapters 5, 9, & 10

Review Crossword: Roman Empire

Review Crossword: Germanic Peoples, Byzantine Empire, Middle Ages

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Feudalism & the Rise of European Kingdoms

On Monday 10th, Oct. we began our look at feudalism and the beginnings of the great kingdoms in Europe. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) read Chapter 9 Sections 1 and 2 of your textbook and complete the following notes. You may copy the notes from a friend; however, it is important that you read your text so you get the context.

Notes: Chapter 9 Secs 1 & 2 - Role of the Church and Feudalism

2) Then using the instructions you download below, gather notes on the European Kingdoms in section 3 of Chapter 9. For now you only have to get notes on England, the rest we will do on your return.

Assignment: Making a History Booklet

IMPORTANT: Step 4 of the instruction, the illustration page, is now extra credit!

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The Germanic Peoples

On Thursday 6th, Oct. we began our next chapter by watching a documentary on the Huns and then taking notes about the Germanic Kingdoms. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the following documentary and complete the assignment. You only need to watch the first 25 minutes; however, you can watch the whole thing if you want to of course.

Video: The Huns

As you watch the video please take notes on the following questions. You should be able to answer these questions and have at least 20 significant notes that help you remember.

Where did the Huns come from and what was their lifestyle?
What made the Huns such great warriors?
How did Rome react to the Huns and what did the Romans do to keep peace?
Who was Attila the Hun? How did he gain power?
What did Atilla want for the Huns?
What impact did the Huns have on Rome and Europe in general?

2) Read Chapter 9 Section 1 (the section about the Germanic tribes) and complete the following notes:

Notes: Chap 9 Sec 1 - Transforming the Roman World

3) Once you have finished the above, take the notes you have a write a 1 page summary in your own words that answer the following questions:

IMPORTANT: Huns are NOT Germanic people! They are a separate group, but certainly had a relationship to the Germanic peoples.

- Who were the Huns and Germanic peoples?
- Why did the Germanic tribes invade the Roman Empire?
- How did the Huns and Germanic peoples affect and interact with Rome?

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Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire & Roman Mural Activity

On Tuesday 4th, Oct. we corrected our assignment from last time and then discussed and took notes on the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. We then took a Quiz on our Roman unit by creating murals. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to amke up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment on Roman Culture and Society from last time.

2) Instead of notes I would like you to please read Chapter 5 Section 5 - Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

3) Create a mural in the Roman style by following the instructions for the alternate assessment. You will need a large piece of blank paper. You can provide this yourself or come see me to get one.

Assignment: Creating a Mural of Roman Life

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The Rise of Christianity & Roman Society

On Friday 30th, Sept. we graded the assignments from the last time. We then took notes on the spread of Christianity and then completed an assignment on the culture/society of the Roman Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please turn in your assignment from last, Cause and Effect.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 3 - Roman Culture and Society and complete the following worksheet.

Assignment: Roman Culture and Society

3) Watch the following video and take a few key notes. Just write your notes on the back of the notes sheet you will download below.

Crash Course World History: Christianity

4) Read Chapter 5 Section 4 - The Development of Christianity in your textbook and complete the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: The Development of Christianity

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The Rise of Rome & the Punic Wars

On Tuesday 27th, Sept. we discussed the rise of Rome by looking at geography, social structure, government, and early conflicts. If you were abssent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your video notes from last time.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 1 of your textbook and complete the following notes to the best of your ability. For notes you are unable to find you may copy from a  friend, but you MUST read the section to get all the context:

Notes: Chapter 5 Section 1

3) Read pages 152-155 of your textbook and complete the following assignment by reading the instructions.

Worksheet: Cause and Effect - The Fall of the Roman Republic

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Test Correction & Intro to Rome

On Friday 23rd, Sept. we took time to correct our test and do pass backs for the unit we just completed. We then began our look at Rome witha  video. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up waht you missed:

1) If you were here for the test last time, please check Skyward for your grade. You may do test corrections as needed for the next two weeks after that whatever score you have is the score you have - including 0s!

2) If you were not here for the test and you were gone again today, you need to schedule a time to make up your test ASAP. You have five school days from your return to do so without penalty. You must also turn in your green notes sheets from the previous unit. You should have 5 of them.

3) Please come in and pick up all your pass back work from the previous unit. Do NOT throw away anything until you check your grades on Skyward. If you believe there is an error we need to take care of that ASAP and you will need to provide evidence.

4) Watch the following video clip. After you watch the clip take a piece of paper and choose three adjectives you would use to describe the Romans. For each adjective think of at least two specific examples that could be used (at least one for each adjective has to come from the video) to support your choice and explain why you chose those adjectives. Your total writing for this assignment should be at least 1/2 a page but no more than 1 page.

IMPORTANT: You only need to watch first 25 mins!!!

Video: Rome - The Ultimate Empire

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TEST: Midterm - Chaps 1,2, & 4

On Wednesday 21st, Sept. we took our midterm test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Alexander the Great & the Hellenistic Period.

2) Turn in your five green notes sheets from this unit and your yellow review guide.'

3) Schedule a time to come in and take your test ASAP!! You have 5 school days to do this without penalty.

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Alexander the Great & Midterm Review

On Monday 19th, Sept. we finished up our study of Classical Greece by looking at Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic era. We then spent the rest of the time review for our test on Monday. If you were not here, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the following assignment and read Chapter 4 Section 5 of your text and fill in four major facts you learn onto your notes sheets, paying close attention to anything that is highlighted or bolded.

Assignment: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Era

2) Then use the following to help review for your midterm test. It will cover Chapters 1, 2, & 4.

Study Guide: Chapter 4 - Classical Greece This is NOT an assignment, just for a study aid.

Study Guide: Chapters 1 and 2 - Early Humans This is NOT an assignment, just for a study aid.

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Greek Philosophy

On Thursday 15th, Sept. we looked at the ways in which the Greeks tried to understand the world around them. First, we looked at the philosophers such as Socrates and Plato. Then we discussed the power of myth and how it is used to also try and understand the world. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Chapter 4 Section 3 - Classical Greece.

2) Download the following notes and read pages 128 -130 of your text on Greek Philosophy.

Notes: Greek Philosophy

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The Greek City States & Classical Greece

On Tuesday 13, Sept. we corrected the assignment from last time. There were notes given on the formation of the two most powerful city-states in Greece: Athens and Sparta. We then did some reading about classical Greece and the war with Persia. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Chap 4 Section 1: Early Civilization in Greece.

2) Please read Chapter 4 Sections 2 of your text and fill in the notes sheet.

Notes: The Greek City States

3) You then should read Chapter 4 Section 3 of your text and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Classical Greece

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Intro to Greek Civilization

On Friday 9th, Sept. we began studying ancient Greece. We started by viewing a video on the possibility that some of the myths we know may have been based in actual events, places, and people. We watched the video, took notes, and discussed what we learned. We then took some time to complete a book assignment about the impact of physical geography and the early civilizations of Greece.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed. 

1) Turn in your completed timeline and date sheet from last time.

2) Watch the video by clicking the link below and then taking 15 significant notes on what you learned or writing a 1 page summary of what you learned. IMPORTANT: You only need to watch the following minutes 1:00-13:00 and 20:00 - 32:00.

Video: Aegean - Legacy of Atlantis

3) Then you need to complete the following worksheet by reading pages 106-111 of your text book and answering the questions on the worksheet.

Worksheet: Early Civilizations in Greece (Pages 106-111)

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Creating the Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

On Wednesday 7th, Sept. we corrected our date sheet that we gathered last time and then spent the remainder of the class completing the actual creation of the timeline. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Using the worksheet from last time, go on to complete Steps 2 and 3. You should have already completed Step 1 and collected the dates  In order to move on to step 2 you will need two blank pieces of unlined paper. Then do the following:

- draw a line down the middle of each paper and on the line evenly space 15 hashmarks (you should have a total of 30 hashmarks when you have done both pieces of paper.)
- Each hashmark represents 100 years. On the first hashmark (the one on the far left) label it 3100 BCE, then label each hashmark counting down by 100. You should end with 200 BCE as your last hashmark.
- Then follow the instructions on the back of the worksheet for Steps 2 & 3.

If you need the worksheet again, here it is:
Worksheet: Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

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New Civilizations & Collecting Dates for Our Timeline

On Friday 2nd, Sept. we discussed the rise of new civilizations and empires. Our main point of the day is that civilizations advances through two primary ways: innovation and cultural diffusion. Innovation simply means the creation of something new from within the culture. Cultural diffusion refers to the process by which technology and ideas spread from one culture to another and are new ideas that come from outside of the culture.

If you were absent, you will need to print out the notes. For the notes you will need to use your textbook to complete the assignment. Please Read Chapter 2 Sections 3 & 4. Please use your textbook.

1) Please read Chapter 2 Sections 3 & 4 and complete the following notes.

Notes: New Civilizations and Empires

2) Then follow the instructions on the following assignment to complete Step 1. Do NOT go on to step 2 until next time.

Worksheet: Making a Timeline of the Ancient Middle East

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Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia & Egyptian Civilization

On Wednesday 31st. Aug. we looked at two ancient civilizations: the Sumerians and Egyptians. We took notes on the Sumerians and then did some reading on the civilization of the Egyptians. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1)Turn in your assignment from last time, The Six Characteristics of Civilization. 

2) Using your textbook read Chapter 2 Section 1 and fill in the notes (You may copy notes you can't find from a friend, but you MUST read the section to get all the information):

Notes: Civilizations Begins in Mesopotamia

3) Use you online textbook for Chapter 2 Section 2 to finish at least the first four sections of the assignment. You do NOT need to finish more than that:

Assignment: Egyptian Civilization

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Early Humans and the Neolithic Revolution

On Monday 29th, Aug. we discussed the rise of humans and the development of civilizations. The information presented was presented as a theory that is generally accepted by anthropologists and archaeologists. We discussed the development of humans and how agriculture led to the beginnings of human civilization. Students took notes on this information and then we completed an assignment identifying the six characteristics of civilization and then compared those characteristics to modern American society.

1) First, we checked out textbooks. You need to come in as quickly as possible to get your textbook.

IMPORTANT: We also have access to our textbook electronically. In order to view the textbook online you will to go to the following website www.glencoe.com/ose/

However, I have been asked to not share the code publicly, so you will need to come see me for the code. Alternately, you could email me for the code.

2) Second, we watched a small video on the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution. Please watch the small video and take at least ten notes on things you learn that are important to understand about the shift from hunting and gathering to farming. (You could do this on the note sheet you need to print out below.)

Video: Crash Course - Agricultural Revolution

3) Third, please print out the following notes sheet and assignment. You will need to copy the notes from a friend in the class and then use the regular or electronic textbook to complete the assignment. 

Notes: Early Humans

Worksheet: Six Characteristics of Civilization

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