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Bell Ringer #11

This lesson explores the concept of agriculture and its transformative effects on the lives of hunter-gatherers. It delves into the necessary conditions for crop growth and the settlement patterns of ancient civilizations near rivers such as the Tigris, Euphrates, Nile, Indus, and Huang He. Students will discuss why these locations were chosen and the implications of natural resources, trade, and protection from flooding. The course encourages critical thinking about environmental factors and their significance in historical settlement decisions.

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Bell Ringer #11

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  1. Bell Ringer #11 • What does the word Agriculture mean? • How did it change the life of Hunter-Gatherers? • What did the hunter-gatherers train to do their work for them? • What is needed in order to make sure crops grow?

  2. Where did every civilization settle? • Mesopotamia • Tigris and Euphrates • Egypt • Nile • India (Harappan) • Indus • China • Huang He

  3. Why would people want to settle near rivers? Discuss with your group

  4. Why? • Natural Resources • Protection • Trade/transportation routes

  5. Flood Video You are the news reporter reporting this news. Do your best to describe to the viewers what is happening.

  6. Flooding Unpredictable & Devastating

  7. Why? • Flat mud plains

  8. Desert River Valley

  9. Exit Slip • What rivers did the Mesopotamians settle on? • Why did they settle on these rivers? • What was the flooding like? • Why was the flooding like that?

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