1. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Learning Target: I can research to uncover specific evidence for each of the 7 characteristics of a civilization for my assigned region to PROVE the region can indeed be considered a civilization.
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China

2. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Review:
The Neolithic Revolution brought the invention of farming, allowing people to settle AND STAY in one location
These early settlements grew into the first known civilizations

3. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Review:
In order to be considered a civilization, the following 7 characteristics must be met:
Organized Governments
Complex Religions
Job Specialization
Social Classes
Art & Architecture
Public Works
Writing System

4. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Your task:
**YOU must prove whether or not your assigned region can truly be considered a “civilization”**

5. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
With your group, you must create a PowerPoint presentation that includes evidence specific to your assigned region in the following areas:
- Organized Governments
- Complex Religions
- Job Specialization
- Social Classes
- Art & Architecture
- Public Works
- Writing System

6. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Your presentation must also include:
A map of the region you are researching
A video that demonstrates the culture of the region you are presenting
AT LEAST 2 pictures for each characteristic of civilization, specific to your region of study

7. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
**HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS**
AVOID PLAGARISM
**FACT CHECK** (Are your facts correct? Are they in the right category?)
Complete the graphic organizer with facts FIRST! Before starting your slide(s)
Short-bulleted text!!! NO LONG SENTENCES!!

8. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
**HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS**
Use the provided rubric to ensure you have included all required pieces to your project
**You will be graded individually on the
slides that YOU create & are responsible
for**
Please Share your presentation with me for final approval