River Valleys Honors Lesson 3 Notes.notebook

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October 02, 2017

Sep 17­9:20 AM

Aim: Were the people of Mesopotamia advanced for their time?

Do Now: Mesopotamian Maps Handout

Sep 17­9:25 AM

There was little natural defenses for these city states...it will lead to different city­states coming into power at different points of Mesopotamian history.

Sep 17­9:26 AM

A homeland that extended its wings over the horizon, And wore the glory of civilization as a garment­­ Blessed be the land of the two rivers, A homeland of glorious determination and tolerance. 

This homeland is made of flame and splendour And pride unequaled by the high heavens. It is a mountain that rises above the tops of the world And a plain that embodies our pride. Babylon is inherent in us and Assyria is ours, And because of the glory of our background History itself radiates with light, And it is we alone who possess the anger of the sword And the patience of the prophets.

Throwback to the Past: Iraq's Former National Anthem

Sep 17­9:26 AM

Mesopotamian Social Classes

River Valleys Honors Lesson 3 Notes.notebook

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October 02, 2017

Sep 17­9:27 AM

The Writing of the Sumerian People

Sep 17­9:23 AM

Exit Ticket: Based on today's lesson, complete the SPICE Chart for Mesopotamia.