Aegean Civilizations
(Minoans, Phoenicians, and Hebrews only)

Map Quiz - 2/5/2020

MINOANS OF CRETE

Palace of Knossos. Ancient Greece, http://www.ancient-greece.org/images/ancient-        sites/knossos/, 13 February 2014.

Minoan Bull Leaping Fresco.  Boundless,

 https://www.boundless.com/art-history/aegean-civilizations/the-minoans/painting--2/, 13 February 2014.

This fresco, part of the Palace of Knossos in Crete, Greece, was painted about 1400 BCE. It offers one of many depictions of the ancient practice of bull-leaping.

Phoenicians - "Carriers of Civilization" 

The First Great Navigators

Creators of our alphabet

Phoenician Alphabet

Phoenician, http://www.phoenician.org/alphabet.htm, 14 February 2014.

   

Phoenician Ship Coin. Wild Winds, http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/phoenicia/tyre/t.html, 14 February 2014.

Ancient Hebrews         

Hebrew scroll. Photos,  http://www.photos.com/images-photo/torah, 14 February 2014.

Menorah, Dreamtime, https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/menorah.html, 12 February 2010.

   

Hinduism and Buddhism

Prepare for the in-class essay test Friday 1/24/20.  
You will write a comparison essay that will explain key information about these two religions and explain how they are the same and how they are different. You will have a word bank to use as you write your essay.

Use to study:  H. & B. Review Chart
                       Your outline notes and textbook
                       Categorizing Practice
                       Venn Diagram
                       The videos below

Indus Valley or Harappan Civilization

Eighth Grade Ancient History Scholars are exploring the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro on the Indus River.  Perhaps one of them will decode the unreadable Harappan script and unlock this fascinating culture.
Check out these links and videos they have been using to explore the Indus culture.

Simple Information - BBC Bitesize            
Slide Shows: Harappa.com

MR. NICKY!

Happy New Year!

WHAT'S THE WORST THING ABOUT ANCIENT HISTORY CLASS?

Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Shutterstock, https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/hanging-gardens-babylon-one-wonders-world-369393488, 11 January 2018.

THE TEACHER TENDS TO

BABYLON!  ha ha ha ha ...