At right are examples of cuneiform from the Sumerians. The stone tablet is from 3200BC. 
Why would civilizations develop a form of writing?
The earliest civilizations include Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and the Indus River Valley. The origin of each dates to around 3500 BC.
See the map to examine the geography of each civilization.
Where did the earliest civilizations occur? Why.
What makes up a civilization? Are we civilized?
What is culture? Can you give examples?
What helps a civilization thrive?
Are there rules in war?
IHL Handout and Questions
Check out the explanati
on of International Humanitarian Law.
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, numbers.
Beginning Civilization Keywords and Essential Questions
