Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization

A broad introduction to a major turning point in human development, this book guides the reader through the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia, when city life began and writing was invented.* Includes reference entries that explore important aspects of Mesopotamian civilization, such as key hi [...]
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A broad introduction to a major turning point in human development, this book guides the reader through the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia, when city life began and writing was invented.* Includes reference entries that explore important aspects of Mesopotamian civilization, such as key historical developments, technological and intellectual innovations, and aspects of social, economic, political, and domestic life* Enables readers to gain insight into the thinking and life experience of ancient Mesopotamians through primary sources* Provokes discussion through the debate of three major questions about the rise of civilization* Combines several different approaches to the subject to promote critical thinking skillls and support Common Core State Standards* Supports NCHS World History standards for Era 2, Standards 1A and 1B, and Common Core critical thinking skills for English Language Arts/World History and Social Studies