5.4 - Innovations Shaping Identity
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What is cuneiform?
💡 Hint: Consider which early civilization created this writing.
Name one purpose of legal codes.
💡 Hint: Think about how laws help govern a society.
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What writing system did the Egyptians use?
💡 Hint: Think of the images you have seen in tombs and temples.
True or False: Hammurabi's Code was a significant legal document that only applied to royalty.
💡 Hint: Consider who the laws were meant to govern.
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Analyze how the intertwining of legal codes and religious beliefs created stability in ancient civilizations. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how laws and religion reinforced each other.
Design an urban layout for a new city incorporating the lessons learned from ancient civilizations. Describe its key features and social implications.
💡 Hint: Think about how infrastructure fosters community ties.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Writing in Ancient Civilizations
- Hammurabi's Code Explained
- The Role of Religion in Ancient Societies
- Urban Planning in Ancient Egypt
- Art in Ancient Civilizations
- The Indus Valley Civilization
- Introduction to the Shang Dynasty
- Understanding Social Structures in Ancient Civilizations
- The Significance of the Mandate of Heaven
- Animal Symbols in Indus Valley Seals