The document introduces an ancient world textbook that explores ancient cities and civilizations through questions about geography, history, culture, government, and economics. People in ancient cities lived in families, worked at markets and shops, and inventors created lasting technologies. Their beliefs and customs still influence the modern world, and the textbook uses maps, photos and charts to help discover answers about how geography shaped civilizations, their historical accomplishments, cultural beliefs, early systems of government and economics.

1. The Ancient World Visit the cities of ancient times!

3. Builders, teachers, rulers, and thinkers invented objects, systems, and technology that we still know and use today.

4. Who could have known how their beliefs and customs would affect the modern world?

5. This textbook, photographs, maps, and charts in this book will help you discover answers to the following questions.

6. Geography How did physical geography affect the growth of ancient civilizations?

7. History What historical accomplishments is each civilization known for?

8. Culture What were the beliefs and values of ancient peoples?

9. Government How did ancient peoples develop governments ?

10. Economics How did ancient peoples develop economic systems?

11. The End