EARLY Civilizations Main Points To Study Upon completion of the unit the student should be able to do the following: 1. Find the Fertile Crescent on a world map and trace it with your finger 2. Describe a ziggurat 3. Name three parts of the wilderness tabernacle 4. Name four famous Bible characters who lived before Jesus of Nazareth 5. Explain the value of four coins of today 6. Give an example of civilized behavior and uncivilized behavior 7. Name three early civilizations 1. Locate the fertile crescent and name three countries and two rivers involved 2. Explain the story of the Tower of Babel 3. Explain the purpose of five parts of the wilderness tabernacle 4. Explain why written language helps civilization 5. Explain why we use money 6. Describe a people group which is civilized and one which is uncivilized 7. Name three ancient civilizations or empires which were located near the Mediterranean Sea 1. Locate the fertile crescent and name six countries which are inside, two rivers and one sea 2. Compare and contrast four ziggurats from different locations in the world 3. Explain the symbolism of 10 tabernacle items 4. Describe the process of archeology 5. Create a budget for your family 6. Describe an ancient advanced civilization, and explain what causes it to be civilized 7. Name four ancient civilizations in order 1. Locate the fertile crescent and name six countries which are inside, three surrounding countries two rivers and two outer seas 2. Compare and contrast five types of ziggurats from around the world and explain how each culture used them 3. Identify how various parts of the tabernacle symbolize Jesus Christ 4. Explain the purpose of blood sacrifice and why Christians do not do this today 5. List the typical percentages of ten budget items 6. Compare advanced and primitive cultures 7. List three ancient civilizations and three famous empires in chronological order Primary Elementary Intermediate Advanced
EARLY CIVILIZATIONS Literature Primary I Tut, The Boy Who Became Pharaoh, 1979 by Miriam Schlein, Four Winds Press, New York. (ISBN 0590075713 ) This book is about Tutankhamen s life as a boy and king through his perspective. The book is done fairly well, though there is heavy paganism. Tut s Mummy: Lost and Found, by Donnelly is the incredible true story of the discovery of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb in the exact same condition it had been left 2000 years earlier. (ISBN 0394891899) Who Built the Pyramids?:Usborne Starting Point History, by Jane Chisholm and Sruan Reid is a colorful, fascinating look at Egyptian life. (ISBN 0794503438) Elementary Intermediate Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, in the Random Landmark of Freedom Series is fun reading and dramatic. These are reading books and are not illustrated. (ISBN 0394846990) Cleopatra, by Stanley if a fascinating story of a woman who effected two kingdoms and almost came to rule the world. 48 oversized pages with full color illustrations. (ISBN 0688154808) Life and Times, Cleopatra and the Egyptians, 1986, by Andrew Langley, The Bookwright Press, New York. This book has a full anthology of Egypt and colorful pictures. It would be great to read together, due to small print. (ISBN 0850785960) Pyramid, 1977, by David Macaulay, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston. This book has excellent in depth pictures of how pyramids are built and what they look like inside and out. (ISBN 0395321212) The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw is a Newberry Honor book about an orphan named Ranofer who desires nothing more than to follow in his father s footsteps as a goldsmith, but is forced into a life that he despises. (ISBN 0140303359) Mara, Daughter of the Nile, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw this is the story of a slave girl who plays the role of double spy in order to gain her freedom. (ISBN 0140319298) Upper Intermediate & Advanced Adam and His Kin. by Dr. Ruth Beechick weaves a continuous story from the time period of Adam through Abraham. It covers archeology, science, ancient traditions and religions. (ISBN 0940319071) Tales of Ancient Egypt, This is a collection of Mythological tales which were passed on from Pharaoh to Pharaoh and carved in the hieroglyphics of the tomb and temple walls. (ISBN 0140367160) Legacies of the Ancient River Trilogy, by Angela Elwell Hunt Experience the lives of Egyptian rulers and the people who knew them. (ISBN 0764281941) Jerusalem: The City of God!, and Melchizedek, by Ellen Gunderson Traylor who brings to life Bible characters and their stories in these gripping dramas. (ISBNS 1404186409, 1565075285)
EARLY Civilizations Literature Cont d How Children Lived, by Melanie Rice is a giant picture book published by that wonderful company, Dorling Kindersly. The pictures of life from ancient times are fascinating and child-centered. (ISBN 0756618061) Mummies Made in Egypt, is a step by step look at the process that took seventy days to turn a corpse into a mummy. (ISBN 0064460118) How Do We know the Bible is True? by Lynne Waller -This book tells about great scientific discoveries, amazing prophesies that came true, and fascinating people who tried to destroy the Bible. (ISBN 0899577792) Mummies, Tombs and Treasure is the title of a well documented fascinating book. (ISBN 0395547962) Ancient Egypt: Start Exploring Unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt in the first title from a remarkable new series of interactive kits. The book is a close-up look at the world of Egypt, just as it was more than 3,000 years ago. Learn about the ancient Egyptians' mysterious art, science, beliefs, daily life, games, and practices. Includes a replica stone necklace, papyrus, hieroglyphic rubber stamp, and more. Full color. (ISBN 1561384623) Creation: Facts of Life by Dr. Gary Parker presents the classic arguments for evolution in public schools and then carefully refutes them He was once and evolutionist himself. (ISBN 0890514925) Noah s Ark Thinking Outside the Box This ground breaking book asks you to "think outside the box" as you consider new research by naval expert and mechanical engineer Tim Lovett. Presenting an innovative new study on Noah's ark, Lovett builds on traditional research into this historic event using the latest techniques in computer modeling and testing. Remaining faithful to the biblical dimensions, Lovett's undated design, similar to that of ancient sailing vessels, is based on established principles in ship design and cutting-edge research. The beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts given in the book will assure believers of the truthfulness and infallibility of the Bible. Using both maritime science and biblical truth, Lovett gives a compelling new insight and analysis into what the ark may have looked like - as well as revealing the remarkable skills and techniques needed to build it. (ISBN 0890515077) The Answers Book and The Lie, by Ken Ham have been classics in the Creation Defense. The Answers book provides a simple creation based defense, while the Lie explains the purpose behind of the evolution argument. (ISBNs 0890511616, 0890511586) Scientific Creationism is a research based book which covers dating methods, methodology, biology and other scientific areas for the serious scientist. (ISBN 0890510032) Optional Additional Resources for Further Research Creation Resources
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