1st Semester Social Studies Project Packet

Part I. Multi-tier Timelines

You will create two multi-tier timelines. One will cover either Ancient India or China, and the other will cover either Greece or Rome. You decide. You must include at least 10 events for each timeline. You can use your book to help complete this assignment. Remember events must be placed proportionally on the timeline. Famous people will be one tier and significant events will be the opposite tier. You must have at least 3 events for each tier.

Part II. Graphic Organizers

Complete the graphic organizers that discuss each civilization, legacy and faith we covered during the 1st semester.

(See example page)

Part III. Vocabulary Pictograms/Creative Sentence

Complete the vocabulary pictograms for each ancient civilization we discussed during the 1st semester. Pictograms are personal drawings or representations using pictures found elsewhere that show a word’s meaning. If you choose not to do the pictogram you may write a sentence that shows you know the meaning of the given word. This should not be the definition, but a CREATIVE sentence you prepared on your own.

(See example page)

Example Page 1

Graphic Organizer.

Monarchy
Who leads this form of government? King or Queen
Ancient Civilizations who had monarchies that we have discussed: India, China, Greece and Rome
Pictogram:

Example Page 2

Vocabulary Pictogram.

Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Himalayas: A mountain system of South-central Asia extending 1500 miles through Kashmir, Northern India, Southern Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. / / The Himalayas were studied and discussed during Chapter 6 India and Chapter 7 China. They are very important to the geography of both ancient civilizations. They were a help to both for defense purposes but they also limited cultural diffusion because they were impossible to cross. Goods and products had to go around or through remote passes. They helped China remain isolated for thousands of years.

Part I. Multi-tier Timeline. Use the lines to complete each of the required timelines.

Ancient Civilization: ______

Ancient Civilization: ______

Part II. Graphic Organizers. Complete the following graphic organizers.

Ancient Civilization / Where it Developed (Location) / Belief Systems (Religions) / Famous People
Discussed (Dates) / Government Types / Language / Legacies
India
China
Greece
Rome
Major Faiths / Major Deities Discussed / Core Beliefs / Where it Began
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
DIRECT DEMOCRACY
Definition:
Who developed the 1st :
Pictogram:
REPUBLIC
Sometimes referred to as a Democracy
Definition:
Who developed the 1st :
Pictogram:

Part III. Vocabulary Pictograms. Complete the following charts for the given content words.

Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Caste System:
Reincarnation:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Raja:
Dynasty:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Mandate of Heaven:
Silk Road:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Bureaucracy:
Filial Piety:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Acupuncture:
Aristocrat:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Polis:
Parthenon:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Democracy:
Agora:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Nirvana:
Colony:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Tyrant:
Helot:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Myth:
Epic:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Tragedy:
Comedy:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Sophist:
Legacy:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Patricians:
Plebeians:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Consul:
Senate:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Twelve Tables:
Pax Romana
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Latifundia:
New Testament:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Veto:
Dictator:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Legion:
Triumvirate:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Aqueduct:
Forum:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Gladiator:
Plague:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Inflation:
Barter:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Mosaic:
Saint:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Messiah:
Disciple:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Salvation:
Parable:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Gospel:
Pope:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Martyr:
Clergy:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Schism:
Excommunicate:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Philosopher:
Drama:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Dharma:
Theocracy:
Define: / Pictogram/Creative Sentence / Chapter and Section from the book and the Ancient Civilization the word was discussed
Karma:
Guru:
Asoka
Great king of the Mauryan Dynasty which is in present day
Ruled from the years of
Originally practiced Hinduism but converted to following a bloody battle to take Kalinga.
  1. He had hospitals built for people and animals
  2. He had new roads built with shelters and trees along them
  3. He sent teachers throughout India and Asia
  4. He also had thousands of laborers build (Buddhist shrines)

Alexander the Great
Ruled from the years of:
Begin ruled at age
Family was originally from
Won favor of Greeks by wanting to defeat and conquering the
His conquests created the largest the World had known up until that time.
He is credited for spreading the best of and culture over Europe, Northern Africa and Asia.
Greeks Wars
The Wars lasted from 490 to 479 B.C.
The Persians attacked the Greeks for helping Greeks in rebel in 499 B.C.
MAJOR BATTLES AND THEIR DESCRIPTIONS
1. Marathon:
  1. Thermopylae:
  1. Salamis:
  1. Plataea:

Peloponnesian War
Was fought between:
What helped Sparta win?
  1. Athenian general died
2.
3.
Result of the war:
Julius Caesar
In 60 B.C. Caesar shared power with Crassus and Pompey in what was known as
The Senate did not like Caesar because they thought he was growing too .
They also did not like how he favored or the common people.
After crossing the river Caesar disobeyed the Senate and attacked Pompey’s army to seize control of Rome.
In 44 B.C. he declared himself for life.
Caesar’s Reforms
  1. Granted citizenship to those living outside the ItalianPeninsula.
  2. Started new colonies to provide new land for the landless.
  3. Created for Rome’s jobless.
  4. Ordered landowners using slaves to use more free workers.
  5. He also created new which was used until 1582 when the Gregorian’s use began.

The Senate assassinated Caesar because they feared losing more and they feared Caesar wanted to become a .
Date of the Assassination:
The saying “Beware of “ warned Caesar of his assassination.
Augustus Caesar
Augustus’ real name was
In 27 B.C. he became the 1st of Rome.
Rome’s ended and it became an as a result of an emperor
leading it.
Augustus’ Reforms
  1. Built a professional army of men (All Roman citizens)
  1. Created Guard (9,000 soldiers to protect emperor)
  1. Conquered new lands
  1. Rebuilt the city of (From a city of brick to a city of marble)
  1. Appointed governors to rule Rome’s provinces.
  1. Made collectors government workers.
  1. Created laws for non- .

China’s Dynasties
Shang Dynasty lasted from to
Their capital city was .
Kings and warlords made up a group called who owned the land.
The majority of people were peasant .
These people worshipped gods and spirits and honored their departed members. This is called Ancestral worship.
Zhou Dynasty lasted from to
It began because led a rebellion to defeat the Shang.
Zhou kings were the 1st to claim they had The Heaven.
-This was because they had talent and virtue.
-Gave kings absolute authority over their subjects.
Qin Dynasty lasted from to
Qin became the 1st Qin Emperor
Qin unites China
1. Created one or type of money.
2. Built roads and a canal.
3. Built a defensive wall known as the
People rebelled because he based his rule on Legalism.
1. Aristocrats power under his control.
2. Scholars had burned.
3. Farmers/Peasants forced to work on government projects.
Han Dynasty lasted from to .
Great emperor Han implemented Civil Exams.
Inventions/Accomplishments under the Han
  1. Steel
  2. Waterwheel
3.
4.
5. Silk Road