1. 2.4 Global Cultural and Intellectual Attributes
The Emergence of Civilization | BCE

2. Similarities and Differences
Agricultural cultures will all revolve around agriculture, becoming dependent upon the growth of crops
Geography, religion, and external forces will begin to affect different cultures differently

3. East Asia China emerged as the first major culture in the region
Its influence meant other peoples would emulate it
Several trends
Believed in a basic harmony in nature
Strived to avoid excess
Humans existed within nature’s balance
Chinese civilization as the oldest/most successful on Earth

4. South and Southeast Asia
Highly advanced culture and intellectualism
Planned cities for functionality
Uniform bricks: sign of central decision-making
Bath complexes and running water available
Sophistication of thought and “clean” culture
Peaceful people
Despite many archaeological findings, no evidence of weapons/war

5. The Near (Middle) East
Mesopotamian culture is a mix of various cultures
The region was conquered by various peoples that assimilated
Sumerian culture of agriculture and trade
Invented calendar (for seasonal planting), sundial, and wheel (trade)
Babylonian culture of law and order
Code of Hammurabi: social control through punishment

6. Africa
A mostly homogenous society unified by culture and religion (Egypt)
Sophisticated state leadership
Bureaucracy and vizier
Sophisticated mathematics and architecture
Culture would influence Ethiopia and Nubia to the south
As well as the Minoans to the north

7. Europe A variety of clan-based cultures emerged in Europe
Various Indo-European tribes developed independently
The Minoans would develop under Egypt’s shadow
Minoans would be influenced culturally by both Egypt and Near East

8. The Americas After the last Ice Age, various climates began to form
Natives living in various regions, molded to their climate
The climate came to define their culture
Hunting and gathering (plains Native Americans)
Farming communities (Yucatan Native Americans)

9. Recommended Resources
Independent research
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Suggested reading
Human Legacy.2 Make sure the title of the text is in italics (see below).
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2 Human Legacy, pages 1-10.
3 Mr. Geier, Political Systems, 2.1 East Asia.