1. My Continent and the Race to Civilization by

2. Axis East-West or North- South – launch the World Feature if you didn’t already.World Feature Put a map of the continent on the left.map Delete the text above that you don’t need

3. Major Grains Wheat: Rice:

4. Mammals Wild for HuntersDomesticated for Farmers

5. Climate

6. Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths These things will lead to civilization. Weaknesses These things will maintain barbarism.

7. Humans According to archaeologists, early humans first reached my continent __________ years ago. archaeologists Write a paragraph that answers your question (below) here. Delete this text! 1.What is the advantage of an east- west axis over a north-south axis?east- west axis 2.How are the tropics different than areas above 23.5° N or below 23.5° S latitude?latitude 3.What does farming have to do with cities? cities 4.What is the connection between smallpox and domesticated mammals like cows in Europe or llamas in South America? smallpox 5.Why is wheat great and how is it different today from wild wheat?wheat 6.Compare llamas, horses, and zebras?llamashorses zebras

8. Sources "Atlas of the Human Journey." The Genographic Project. 2005. National Geographic. 17 Oct. 2007. Guns, Germs, & Steel. 2005. PBS. 17 Oct. 2007. "Reference Maps." The World Factbook. CIA. 17 Oct. 2007.