WHS.SS.2.C
Explain how major river valley civilizations influenced the development of the classical civilizations.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- explain (how major river valley civilizations influenced the development of classical civilizations) #dok3
- identify (major river valley civilizations) #dok1
- identify (classical civilizations) #dok1
- analyze (the nature of influence between river valley and classical civilizations) #dok3
- describe (the development of classical civilizations) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify major river valley civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China. #dok1
- I can identify classical civilizations such as Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and China. #dok1
- I can describe the development of classical civilizations over time. #dok2
- I can explain how river valley civilizations influenced later classical civilizations in areas such as government, religion, technology, and culture. #dok3
- I can analyze the connections and impacts between early river valley societies and classical civilizations. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Early river valley civilizations provided the foundations for the development of later classical civilizations.
- The accomplishments and cultural practices of river valley civilizations shaped social, political, and technological aspects of classical societies.
Essential Questions
- What contributions did major river valley civilizations make to the development of later classical civilizations?
- In what ways did river valley civilizations influence the political, religious, and technological advancements of classical societies?
- How did the achievements of early civilizations continue to impact later societies?
- Why are the river valley civilizations considered foundational in world history?
- How can we observe the legacy of river valley civilizations in the characteristics of classical civilizations?