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Ceremonial Dagger
The ceremonial dagger was found in
King Tutankhamen's tomb. Daggers
were usually used for protection and is
believed that this one was in his tomb
for that reason.
“The Egypt Studio.”
Sofiatopia.org. 31 Dec.
2011. Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Egypt Map
Egypt was in the desert but received
water, trade, and transportation from the
Nile river. The river made their land
fertile and the sand kept out invaders.
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Stela
Stela’s were limestone rectangular
slabs that records were carved into
with drawing and words. Today
ancient stelas show that Egyptians
carved not only pictures but words and
letters into limestone for record
keeping.
“Stela of Mentuwoser.”
Metmuseum.org. 11 Oct.
2011. Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Egyptian coins
The Egyptian Government invented
coins to make trade easier. They were
made from Bronze and had a variety of
different faces on them. Some have
Cleopatra, others have Zeus, some more
different one have Alexander the great.
“Ancient Egyptian
Coins.”
Ancientresource.com.
26 Sep. 2011. Web. 11
Oct. 2011.
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Egyptian City Tanis
Tanis was a port city in the
northeast Delta. It was the
capital city of the 21st and
22nd dynasties in the Third
Intermediate Period. Rulers
brought valuable statues and
monuments from all over to
decorate.
“Tanis.” art-andarchaeology.com. 7 Oct.
2011. Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Pottery
Some Egyptians specialized in making
pottery. Typically made out of light
earthen deposits Egyptians would
make and sell the hand crafted pottery.
The picture shows 3 Terracota Jars
used for breads and liquids.
“Ancient Egyptian
Predynastic Period.”
Ancientresource.com.
26 Sep. 2011. Web. 11
Oct. 2011.
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Roman Numerals
The Romans developed a
number system called Roman
Numerals. The numbers were
symbolized by letters.
Roman numerals are still
used to this day in most
everyday life.
“Ancient Rome.”
Rome.info. 11 Oct. 2011.
Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Gladius
Some Romans specialized in
military service. The Gladius
was the sword Roman
military armies and officers
used. It was a basic design
made to be easier to use and
more simple.
“Ancient Rome.”
Rome.info. 11 Oct. 2011.
Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Map of Rome
The hills of Rome make it
easier to defend because it
allows the troops to have the
high ground. The soil is also
very fertile and has a constant
source of fresh water.
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Londinium
Londinium contained large buildings
and a large population. For example,
Londinium not only contained a large
courthouse but a large marketplace and
amphitheatre as well. The theatre could
hold 8000 people. The city was
destroyed by an army of Queen
Boadicea.
“Ancient Roman Cities”
Roman-colosseum.info.
7 Aug. 2009. Web. 11 Oct.
2011.
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Rome Religion
Romans believed in multiple gods.
They named their gods after the
planets, such as Venus or Neptune.
They believed each god controlled a
certain element or part of the world.
Neptune had control over the seas and
ground.
“Roman Paganism.”
Roman-Empire.net.
N.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Roman Coliseum
The Roman Coliseum was a big step
in technology and architecture. The
coliseum was used for entertainment
by forcing gladiators (usually slaves,
prisoners of war, or criminals) to fight
to the death. If the ground became to
wet with blood they would cover it
with a fresh layer of sand.
“Ancient Rome.”
Rome.info. 11 Oct. 2011.
Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Moheno-Daro
Moheno-Daro rose around 2500 B.C. and
ended around 1500 B.C. The Indus
civilization was most likely destroyed by the
European migrants from Iran, the Aryans.
The city was built of fire-baked bricks. The
city’s layout was surprisingly neat and
orderly. They also built their sewer system
from fire-baked bricks.
“Indus Valley.”
Ancientindia.co. N.D.
Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Indus Religion
Religion was an important part of Indus
life. The main religions were Buddhism
and Hinduism. Hinduism was made long
before Buddhism which gave it a rhythm or
daily routine in everyday Indus life.
“The Indus Valley.”
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Vedas
The Vedas were books in which the
Indus people wrote down almost
everything. The books say that they
valued music and dance. The ancient
books also mentioned that Aryans were
fond of chariot racing and gambling.
“The Indus Valley.”
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Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Spear and Arrow Head
Some Indus people Specialized in Hunting
and military services. They used sharpened
and jagged stones as weapons. They would
attach the sharp and jagged stones onto
smooth wood and stick to make arrows,
knifes, spears, and other various tools and
weapons. Although basic equipment, the
Indus people seemed to make good use of
rocks.
“The Indus Valley.”
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Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Irrigation System
The Indus people created and irrigation
system to farm and so that floods
would not wash away their civilization.
They used the run off water for
farming without it destroying their
crops. This irrigation system was
needed for their survival.
“The Indus Valley.”
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Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Indus River Valley Map
The Indus River Valley survived due to its
location. Its surrounding rivers provided water
and fertile soil. Although its location did cause
frequent flooding which forced the Indus people
to build an irrigation system.
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Silk Cloth
Silk was considered a
delicacy and rare which made
it good for trading with the
rest of the world. Silk was
made from silk worms and
was also made paper.
“River Valley Civilization.”
Rivervalleycivilizations.com.
N.D. Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Chinese River Valley Map
The river supplies a direct route
to sea. The River also supplies a
source of fresh water. The land
is fertile. The Land creates a
barrier so the civilizations
thought they were the only life
for many years.
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Sparta
Sparta, also known as Lacedaemon, was a city
state in the central finger of Peloponnese. It
was the greatest military power of Greece.
Their whole civilization is based off fighting.
Sparta was defeated in 371 BC by Thebes in
the Battle of Leuctra, ending its role in Greece.
Sparta. “Sparta.” Sparta.net. 11 Oct.
2011. Web 11 Oct. 2011.
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Map of Greece
Greece is mostly surrounded by water, making
travel, trade and fishing easier. This constant
access to water also makes farming easier as
well.
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Greek Alphabet
The Greeks made their own
language and alphabet which
consisted of shapes
representing words or letters.
They invented a lot of signs and
symbols used today like, Δ delta
which means change.
“Ancient Greece.”
Ancientgreece.com.
N.D. Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Greek Boat Makers
Greeks used two kinds of
ships: Cargo ships and
Military ships. Some
carpenters specialized in
making boats or ships for the
Greek military and
government. They were
engineers.
“Ancient Greece.”
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Crossbow
Greeks used a crossbow
during war and battles. They
made them out of wood and
were small enough to carry.
“Ancient Greece.”
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Greek Gods
Greeks believed in several gods. They
believed in the Olympians that live on
Mount Olympus. The Olympians were
gods that each ruled over certain aspects
of the world or elements. Zeus is
considered god of gods and lightning.
Poseidon is considered god of the sea.
They would pray to the gods and ask for
their help.
“Ancient Greece.”
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Dynasty
The Chinese river valley’s government was a
dynasty. According to political theory every
dynasty has a cycle. A new ruler unites china
and founds a new dynasty the dynasty is
prosperous and becomes wealthy then the
family becomes corrupted and decays the
dynasty then loses its mandate of heaven and
is overthrown by rebellion and a new family
earns the mandate of heaven.
“River Valley Civilization.”
Rivervalleycivilizations.com.
N.D. Web. 11 Oct. 2011.
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Silk Paper
The Chinese originally made paper
from silk and papyrus, but silk was
expensive and hard to make so
eventually was no longer used as
paper.
“River Valley Civilization.”
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Making Paper
Silk was transformed into paper by a
process of pasting, but because silk
was expensive, wool and cotton came
to be used instead.
“River Valley Civilization.”
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Cylinder Signature
The Mesopotamians would each
make a clay cylinder that they
would engrave certain pictures or
designs on. When they rolled it on
a something they had done
everyone would know who’s it was.
It was like a signature. Everyone
had a unique one designed by
themselves.
“Ancient Mesopotamia.”
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Ziggurat
Mesopotamians made Ziggurats
which were temples. They used the
Ziggurats to worship their gods.
Throughout the day people would
leave food and other offerings to
the gods, but the gods could not
use them so the priest would take
them.
“Ancient Mesopotamia.”
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Ur
Ur was the capital of
Mesopotamia. There were
lots of houses and other
buildings making it very
cramped. Its maximum size
was 54 acres.
“Ancient Mesopotamia.”
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Map of Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia was in between the Tigris and
Euphrates rivers. Being in between two rivers
provided excellent soil and easy transportation
and trade. Mesopotamia was kind of separated
from the rest of the civilizations being in
between two rivers.
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Sickle Sword
Mesopotamians invented the sickle sword.
They believed their gods used that design for a
sword. Their used them to show power. They
designed it to represent authority. Whoever
wielded it had a lot of authority and power.
“Ancient Mesopotamia.”
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Mesopotamian Jewelry
Mesopotamian woman could specialize in
crafting jewelry, which could be sold,
traded, or just worn and used as art.
Typically jewelry was made of stones or
bronze.
“Mesopotamian Deities.”
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11 Oct. 2011.
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Old English
Warcrystalix writes and record
everything down in old English. It is
sometimes called Anglo-Saxon. There
are four different dialects of old
English known as, Northumbrian,
Mercia, Kentish and West-Saxon.
Warcrystalix primarily uses Mercia.
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Ye Old City, Chrystawar.
Warcrystalix has few cities, but each city
contains a Castle for the King and Priest to
stay in when they visit that city. The King and
Priest are needed all over the civilization so
they don’t stay in one city for too long. Their
main home is in the capital, Chrystawar.
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Wagon
Warcrystalix civilization invented
wagons to help carry supplies from
place to place. They were
constructed of wood and used to
carry items like hay, crops, yeast
and other items of trade.
“Medieval Civilization
General Resources.”
Archaeolink.com. N.d. Web.
11 Oct. 2011.
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Government Church
In Warcrystalix the church has a
powerful roll in our government.
The church is the reason for all the
crusades and help decide taxes
and laws. Warcrystalix is a
civilization under God and God will
lead us in the right direction. He is
our king.
“Medieval Civilization
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11 Oct. 2011.
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Warcrystalix Map
Warcrystalix is completely
surrounded by water. This is a
disadvantage and an advantage.
Enemies can more easily surround
them, a massive disadvantage.
However, since water is so near,
travel is very easy and fishing is
easy.
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Medieval Sword
The medieval sword was used mainly by
knights. The knights armor was extremely
expensive. One knight was worth ten soldiers.
Swords started out as heavy double sided
blades. They evolved into diamond shaped
swords, more capable of piercing chain-mail.
The six types of swords are: the broadsword,
falchion sword, greatsword, longsword,
scimitar, and the cutting sword.
“Medieval Civilization
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