Choose two non-European civilizations that you studied, that developed roughly between 500 and 1500. Use your textbook to identify these civilizations. Create a timeline of significant developments and events for both civilizations. Then answer questions about each of the civilizations in the worksheet. Use the timeline and the worksheet to write a summary of the civilizations. If your civilizations had contact, your summary should tell how they influenced each other. Influences could include innovations, advancements, achievements, ideas, or cultural practices. If your civilizations did not have contact, your summary should tell how the civilizations were similar and different.

Question

Choose two non-European civilizations that you studied, that developed roughly between 500 and 1500. Use your textbook to identify these civilizations. Create a timeline of significant developments and events for both civilizations. Then answer questions about each of the civilizations in the worksheet. Use the timeline and the worksheet to write a summary of the civilizations. If your civilizations had contact, your summary should tell how they influenced each other. Influences could include innovations, advancements, achievements, ideas, or cultural practices. If your civilizations did not have contact, your summary should tell how the civilizations were similar and different.

Specific Directions
Step 1: Construct a Timeline

Use the Three-Column Chart to organize events from each civilization into a timeline.

Put your name at the top of the chart.
Refer to your textbook.
Complete the timeline by filling in the time period in the left-hand column. Your timeframes may be general or specific, depending on information available.
Put the names of the civilizations you selected in the second and third columns.
You should list at least four events for each civilization. See the table below for an example.
The events in your timeline should focus on the advancements, innovations, ideas, practices, or achievements of each civilization. These events may include the following:

the development or spread of the civilization or ideas and practices from the civilization
religious ideas or cultural practices
scientific or technological inventions or advancements
agricultural or economic developments
Events on your timeline do not need to be in complete sentences.

Answer 1

Example:

Timeline:

Time Period | Civilization A | Civilization B
500-600 | - Development of a centralized government | - Construction of elaborate temples
600-700 | - Invention of a new writing system | - Expansion of trade routes
800-900 | - Introduction of a new agricultural technique | - Adoption of a new religious belief system
1200-1300 | - Establishment of a renowned university | - Creation of intricate pottery designs

Step 2: Answer Questions

Use the worksheet provided to answer questions about each civilization. These questions may ask about the political, economic, social, or cultural aspects of each civilization.

Step 3: Write a Summary

Based on the information from your timeline and the worksheet, write a summary of each civilization. If your civilizations had contact, include how they influenced each other. If your civilizations did not have contact, discuss how they were similar and different. This summary should provide an overview of the key aspects of each civilization and highlight their most significant developments or achievements.