The document discusses the rise of ancient civilizations, focusing primarily on Sumer and Ancient Egypt. It highlights Sumer's innovations such as the first irrigation system, cuneiform writing, and advancements in technology, alongside its socio-political structure and decline due to wars and environmental challenges. The text also touches on key aspects of Egyptian society, including the establishment of the monarchy, legal codes by Hammurabi, and practices such as mummification.

1. The Rise ofAncient CivilizationBy Molly Lyda

2. Sumerian Artisan

3. Prehistory -500 B.C.

4. Sumarian civilization is one of the oldest civilizations

5. Why Sumeria ?

6. Tigris and Euphrates rivers

7. CreatedThe Fertile Crescent

9. Trade Routes Developed

10. Flooding creates disaster every year.

11. Sumerians created the first irrigation system

12. The Sumerians built their villages on artificial moundsto protect them from floods

13. Sumerian reed house

15. Sumerians invent cuneiform

17. Bronze AgeBegan in Sumer – 3000B.C.

19. Nile River God, Hapi

20. Ancient CivilizationsBelieved in 3,000 Gods

21. Sumerians were ruled by the Priest

22. Temple to the high Priest Ziggurat

23. AchievementsInTechnology

25. 3,500 B.C.

26. Papyrus

27. Created the sail boat for trade along the rivers.The plow was first introduced in Sumer

28. Sumerians used clay to build their cities and houses.

29. The Mesopotamian flood myth appeared in the 'Epic of Gilgamesh', (was it Noah?)

30. What do chariots, sailboats, and wheels have in Common?

31. The Ancient Sumeriansinvented them all!

32. Review:Why the rise of the Sumerian civilization?

33. Fertile Crescent=Rich farming soil

34. Specialized Workers

35. Complex institutions

36. RECORD KEEPING

37. CREATED:NUMBER SYSTEMAndCALENDAR

38. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

39. Decline of sumeria?

40. Constant war:Lack of natural barriers

41. ENVIRONMENTALCHALLENGES

42. Ancient EgyptARISESThe Old Kingdom – 2700 B.C.The Middle Kingdom – 2200B.C.The New Kingdom – 1600 B.C.

43. Ancient Egypt created the first MonarchyKing Menes

44. Pharaoh was the political, religious, and economic leader.

45. King Menes unifies Egypt 3000 B.C.

46. SOCIETIES NEED LAWS

47. Hammurabi1750 B.C.

48. FAMILY RELATIONS

49. BUSINESS CONDUCT

50. CRIME….AN EYE FOR AN EYE

51. PROPERTY DISPUTES

52. EGYPTIAN WALL PAINTINGS IMITATE LIFE

53. Egyptians valued music

54. Egyptians mummified bodies

55. How does one Create aMUMMY?

56. Remove, dry, rinse, bandageInternal organs and placeIn a jar

57. Remove brain through sinus Cavity and stuff with sweet Smelling herbs

58. The Tomb….the resting place until after life.

60. Daily life of a farmer

61. Girls will be Girls….Jewels

63. Workers:Unskilled and skilled craftsman

64. Musicians Pottery makers

65. “Teach”Egyptian Hieroglyphics

66. The End