1. The River Valley Civilizations
2nd Quarter Civilizations
Mesopotamia (The Tigris & Euphrates)
Egypt (The Nile River Valley)
India (The Indus River)
China (The Yellow River)

2. 2nd Quarter 2016 ISN Table of Contents
Left Side Items
Even
Page #
Right Side Items
Odd
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Mesopotamia L. Goal 1
Mesopotamia Map 2
Geography & HEI 3
5W’s of Religion 4
Labor/Social Class 5
Code of Hammurabi 6
Gov’t – Code of Law 7
Cuneiform Summary 8
Cultural & Scientific 9
Civilization Compare 10
Traits of Civilization 11
Geo & Religion CFA 12
Mesopotamia CSA 13
Mesopotamia St. Guide 14
Egypt L. Goal 15
Map of Egypt 16 17
Social Class Pyramid 18
Division of Labor 19
Geo & Religion CFA/Quiz 20
Religion in Culture & Gov’t 21
Mummification Process 22 23
Khufu’s Pyramid 24
Pharaoh Contributions 25
Egypt Study Guide 26
Egypt CSA/Test 27 28
India L. Goal 29
Maps of India 30 31
Mahatma Gandhi BP Key Vocab 32
Hinduism 33
Caste (Social Class) System 34
Gov’t & City Blueprint 35
Buddha’s Teaching PS 36
Buddhism 37
Legacy of India Chart 38
Legacy of India Reading 39
Ancient India Study Guide 40
Ancient India CSA/TEST 41

3. Strand 2: Concept 2: PO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9
Learning Goal
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations.
Strand 2: Concept 2: PO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9

4. 2: Approaching Proficiency
Learning Goal Scale for CSA/TEST Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations.
4: Exceeds Proficiency
3: Proficient
2: Approaching Proficiency
1: Not Yet
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations as well as describe the influence of important historical or religious figures by scoring 7/7.
Con
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations by scoring 6/7 for proficiency.
Students will be able to describe FOUR of the following: Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations.
Students will be able to describe TWO of the following: Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations.
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6. Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
HEY!
Where’s the RIVER?

7. Reading Physical vs. Political Maps of India (ISN p.30)
Answer the questions on the worksheet based on the Physical and Political Maps.

8. Geography & HEI of India ISN p.31
Sort the information into the correct column:
The Indus and the Ganges rivers flow through India.
Farmers raised wheat, barley and cotton.
They made cotton fabric, copper and bronze tools.
India’s tall mountains, Himalayas and the Hindu Kush, block cold northern winds, so temperatures are generally warm.
Seasonal winds called monsoons give India a dry winter and a rainy summer.
The first Indian civilization started in the Indus River valley.
The rivers carry water for irrigation and leave behind silt that makes the soil fertile for crops.
The rains sometimes cause flooding.
Indians traveled and traded on the water with other lands.
Geography
Human Environment Interaction (HEI)

9. Geography & HEI of India Answer KEY
Human Environment Interaction (HEI)
The Indus and the Ganges rivers flow through India.
India’s tall mountains, Himalayas and the Hindu Kush, block cold northern winds, so temperatures are generally warm.
Seasonal winds called monsoons give India a dry winter and a rainy summer.
The rivers carry water for irrigation and leave behind silt that makes the soil fertile for crops.
The rains sometimes cause flooding.
They made cotton fabric, copper and bronze tools.
Farmers raised wheat, barley and cotton.
The first Indian civilization started in the Indus River valley.
Indians traveled and traded on the water with other lands.

10. The soul is reborn until it becomes one with god’s soul
Hinduism
The soul is reborn until it becomes one with god’s soul

11. Hindu Creation Story (3 mins)

12. Key Vocabulary & Connections for Hinduism
Reincarnation
Karma
Caste System
Once you understand their religions, you will better understand their civilization and culture.

13. HINDUISM- OVERVIEW Of CHART
Characteristics
HINDUISM- OVERVIEW Of CHART
Geographic Origins
India
The Indian people began to question how the world came into being. This led to a belief that one spirit or supreme being, known as Brahman, governed (was in charge of) the universe.
Founders
No founder
Teachings
Name of god: Braham taking the form of THREE deities:
Brahma, the creator of the universe;
Vishnu, the universe’s protector; and
Shiva, the universe’s destroyer
Holy book: many sacred texts, The Vedas are the oldest scriptures
Traditions & Customs
Traditions: Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marks the beginning of the year
Customs: Belief in the existence of many paths to God through faithfully carrying out their assigned jobs in the Caste system, meditation (calming the mind) and yoga (exercise, breathing techniques, and diet)
Place of Worship: temples and individual homes
Symbol of Hinduism: The OM believed to be the sound of the universe
Beliefs
Reincarnation: the soul never dies but is continually reborn until it becomes divinely enlightened. Freedom from earthly desires comes from many lifetimes of worship, knowledge, and virtuous arts.
Karma: the cycle of a person’s deeds (good or bad) in one life determining the rebirth in a higher or lesser life form in the next life/cycle. The cycle ends when a person realizes that their soul and God’s soul are one.
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JUST AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHART!

15. Copy ONLY the UNDERLINED info!
Characteristics
HINDUISM (ISN p. 33)
Geographic Origins
India
The Indian people began to question how the world came into being. This led to a belief that one spirit or supreme being, known as Brahman, governed (was in charge of) the universe.
Founders
No founder
Teachings
Name of god: Braham taking the form of THREE deities:
Brahma, the creator of the universe;
Vishnu, the universe’s protector; and
Shiva, the universe’s destroyer
Holy book: many sacred texts, The Vedas are the oldest scriptures
Top ½ of the Chart/Page
Copy ONLY the UNDERLINED info!

16. HINDUISM (ISN p. 33)
Traditions & Customs
Traditions: Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marks the beginning of the year
Customs: Belief in the existence of many paths to God through faithfully carrying out their assigned jobs in the Caste system, meditation (calming the mind) and yoga (exercise, breathing techniques, and diet)
Place of Worship: temples and individual homes
Symbol of Hinduism: The OM believed to be the sound of the universe
Beliefs
Reincarnation: the soul never dies but is continually reborn until it becomes divinely enlightened. Freedom from earthly desires comes from many lifetimes of worship, knowledge, and virtuous arts.
Karma: the cycle of a person’s deeds (good or bad) in one life determining the rebirth in a higher or lesser life form in the next life/cycle. The cycle ends when a person realizes that their soul and God’s soul are one.
Bottom ½ of the Chart/Page
Copy ONLY the UNDERLINED info!

17. Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
Before you watch the BrainPOP video about Mahatma Gandhi, copy the list of terms below, then listen for their definitions or context clues:
Nonviolence
Oppression
Civil Rights
Poverty
Strike
Boycott
Assassination
After you watch the video, define these terms in your own words in your ISN p. 32

18. Caste (Social Class) System
ISN p. 34
Hindus must faithfully carry out their assigned and hereditary duties in life according to their caste system. Caste members lived, ate, married, and worked with their own group. A person born into one caste rarely changed castes or mixed with members of other castes. Social rules defined how to behave within a caste and when in the presence people from other castes Each caste had a clearly defined role. Members of each caste were obligated to look after one another, so each caste had its own support system. These traditions were later incorporated into the Hindu religion.
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20. Pay attention to the following images. What are these images called
Pay attention to the following images. What are these images called? What are they used for?

23. If you said, “BLUEPRINTS,” you’re right!

24. What do BLUEPRINTS have to do with Ancient India?
Think about the connection between the religion of Ancient India, Hinduism, and their division of labor in the Caste System.
How do they connect/relate?
The Caste System is a non-fluid system designed to meet the needs of the civilization with specialized and hereditary jobs.
With such a complex social structure or division of labor-
How would the Caste System impact the blueprint or design of the cities in Ancient India?

25. The purpose of today’s activity is to design a blueprint for a well-planned city in India based on your understanding of the Caste System.

26. Follow along with your handout, Blueprint for Harappa to be a Well-Planned Indian City in the Indus Valley Background Information: You know the earliest civilizations were located near rivers; Indian civilizations in the Indus Valley were no different. The cities in the Indus Valley settled along the Indus River for agricultural purposes but are known for being well-planned. Much of what we know about the cities of the Indus Valley comes from excavations at Mohenjo-Daro. Mohenjo-Daro was one of the largest and best-known cities as well as Harappa (huh-RAP-uh). Harappa gave its name to the entire Indus River culture which was prosperous for about 800 years.

27. Well-Planned City Blueprint is DUE
Directions: You and your partner are going to create a poster showing the blueprint for a well-planned city called Harappa located in the Indus Valley. Your blueprint for the layout of Harappa should include the features list below. _____________________________________________________ READ through ALL of the features needed in your blueprint for Harappa BEFORE you start drawing your poster! Then assign who is responsible for the completion of each feature.
Well-Planned City Blueprint is DUE
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28. Features of a Well-Planned City, Harappa
Glue COMPLETED Blueprint Checklist in your ISN p. 35
Features of a Well-Planned City, Harappa
Placement along the Indus River EITHER near the Arabian Sea OR south of the Hindu Kush mountain range
(with labels or key)
2. City streets crossing each other in a neat grid with square corners (with labels or key)
3. Along the streets place homes, shops, and factories (with labels or key)
4. Streets were built to ensure drainage of human waste to provide a more sanitary environment (with labels or key)
5. Large public building for government functions (with labels or key)
6. Include a huge public bath for religious rituals (with labels or key)
7. Protect the city with heavy brick walls with gates and roads leading into the city (with labels or key)
8. Show trade along the Indus River supporting their economy, refer to the resources on p.215 (with labels or key)
9. Outside of the city walls, designate an area for farmland and homes for farmers and irrigation canals (with labels or key)
10. According to the Caste System determine the appropriate placement of homes for the classes: upper, middle, lower, and the Untouchables (with labels or key)

29. Mid-Unit Exit Ticket
On a ½ sheet of paper, use the words below to choose the word that completes the sentence. Not all words will be used.
Hindus must faithfully carry out their assigned and hereditary duties in life according to their _______ system.
The Indian leader ___________ used ahimsa in his fight against British rule.
The ancient practice of ___________ involves exercise, deep breathing, mediation (quiet thought), and helping others.
____________ is a term applied to large towns that were built according to a design.
Hindus believe that people have many lives in a process called ______________.
According to _______________, the deeds that a person does in one life decide whether that person will be ____________________ as a higher or lower being in the next life.
REBORN
CASTE
CIVILIZATION
KARMA
RELIGION
HINDUISM
REINCARNATION
YOGA
SPIRIT
PLANNED CITIES
GANDHI
BUDDHISM

30. Trade & Grade- Exit Ticket ANSWER KEY
Hindus must faithfully carry out their assigned and hereditary duties in life according to their _CASTE_ system.
The Indian leader __GANDHI__ used ahimsa in his fight against British rule.
The ancient practice of __YOGA____ involves exercise, deep breathing, mediation (quiet thought), and helping others.
_PLANNED CITIES_ is a term applied to large towns that were built according to a design.
Hindus believe that people have many lives in a process called _REINCARNATION_____.
According to ___KARMA__, the deeds that a person does in one life decide whether that person will be ___REBORN_____ as a higher or lower being in the next life.
What’s my score?
6/6= Score of 4
5/6= Score of 3.5
4/6= Score of 3
3/6= Score of 2
2/6= Score of 1
1/6= Score of 0.5
0/6= Score of 0

31. Buddhism
Through reincarnation Understanding the four noble truths and following the noble eightfold path to reach nirvana.

32. The Story of Buddha (6 mins)

33. Key Vocabulary & Connections for Buddhism
Ahimsa
Nirvana
Dharma
Buddhism is connected to Hinduism through a royal prince named Siddhartha Gautama who became the Buddha (the founder of Buddhism) after reaching nirvana.

34. Religious Characteristics Buddhism-OVERVIEW Of CHART
Geographic Origins
India
Buddhism is connected to Hinduism through a royal prince named Siddhartha Gautama who gave up his wealth and position to try to understand the meaning of life.
Founders
The Buddha, or enlightened one
Teachings
Name of god: NO GOD instead they dedicate their lives to the teachings of the Buddha, which means enlightened one
Holy book: Dharma, a collection of Buddha’s teaching and many other sacred books
Traditions & Customs
Traditions/Customs:
Meditation - Mental concentration and mindfulness
Mantras - Sacred sounds
Prayer Wheels - Reciting mantras with the turn of a wheel
Pilgrimage - Visiting sacred sites
Place of Worship: temples and individual homes
Symbol of Hinduism: The Dharma Wheel, it represents the teachings of the Buddha
Beliefs
Followers can achieve enlightenment by understanding the Four Noble Truths which teaching people to stop suffering by not wanting and by following the Noble Eightfold Path to reach nirvana. Nirvana was the end of suffering and reaching nirvana broke the cycle of reincarnation.
The Buddha believed in the practice of ahimsa, meaning nonviolence.
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JUST AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHART!

36. Religious Characteristics
Buddhism (ISN p.37)
Geographic Origins
India
Buddhism is connected to Hinduism through a royal prince named Siddhartha Gautama who gave up his wealth and position to try to understand the meaning of life.
Founders
The Buddha, or enlightened one
Teachings
Name of god: NO GOD instead they dedicate their lives to the teachings of the Buddha, which means enlightened one
Holy book: Dharma, a collection of Buddha’s teaching and many other sacred books
Top ½ of the Chart/Page
Copy ONLY the UNDERLINED info!

37. Religious Characteristics
Buddhism (ISN p.37)
Traditions & Customs
Traditions/Customs:
Meditation - Mental concentration and mindfulness
Mantras - Sacred sounds
Prayer Wheels - Reciting mantras with the turn of a wheel
Pilgrimage - Visiting sacred sites
Place of Worship: temples and individual homes
Symbol of Hinduism: The Dharma Wheel, it represents the teachings of the Buddha
Beliefs
Followers can achieve enlightenment by understanding the Four Noble Truths which teaching people to stop suffering by not wanting and by following the Noble Eightfold Path to reach nirvana. Nirvana was the end of suffering/wanting and reaching nirvana broke the cycle of reincarnation.
The Buddha believed in the practice of ahimsa, meaning nonviolence.
Bottom ½ of the Chart/Page
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38. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path (7 mins)

39. Primary Source Worksheet (ISN p. 36)
Teachings by Buddha Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. It was founded in Northern India by the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. He was born around 563 B.C. in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal). At the age of 29, he left his home in order to seek truth. In 535 B.C. he attained insights into life and assumed the title Lord Buddha (one who has awakened). He had many disciples and a large public following by the time of his death in 483 B.C. The following are some teachings of the Buddha.
The Teachings of Buddha
Primary Source Worksheet
is DUE ?????

40. How did Indian culture influence the modern world today?
The Legacy of India
What is a legacy?
How did Indian culture influence the modern world today?

41. India’s Religious Legacy
Indian culture’s influence on the world today Use the reading passage to answer the question in each category. (ISN p.38)
India’s Religious Legacy
What are two ways in which Hindu and Buddhist influences can be seen today?
India’s Artistic Legacy
How has Indian architecture influenced other cultures?
India’s Mathematic Legacy
What number system was developed in India that is used today?

42. The Legacy of India Reading Passage (ISN p.39)
Use the reading study guide to answer the question in each category regarding India’s influence on the world today on ISN p. 38
Complete the reading study guide and attach on ISN p. 39
Complete your Ancient India Study Guide to prepare for your CSA/Test!

43. Strand 2: Concept 2: PO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9
Learning Goal
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations.
Strand 2: Concept 2: PO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9

44. 2: Approaching Proficiency
Learning Goal Scale for CSA/TEST Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations.
4: Exceeds Proficiency
3: Proficient
2: Approaching Proficiency
1: Not Yet
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations as well as describe the influence of important historical or religious figures by scoring 7/7.
Con
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations by scoring 6/7 for proficiency.
Students will be able to describe FOUR of the following: Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations.
Students will be able to describe TWO of the following: Ancient India’s geography, Caste system, government, religions, its influence on later civilizations.
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