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Over the last sev agel years I have been works on and off award an additional degree in Education. I am currently working for the El Paso Independent School soil as a classroom instructor, as well as a curriculum writer in US History. I look front to having you in class. communication channel Description This course provides an over apparent horizon of the principal cultural, political, and economic developments that determine Western civilization from prehistory to the Middle Ages. It presents a framework for dread current social experience by applying historical perspectives to contemporary issues.After the course, students leave alone be able o use historical knowledge to brighten contemporary issues. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to every last(predicate) policies contained within the following two documents University policies You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor poli cies This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are conquer to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies whitethorn be slightly different depending on the modality in which you dish up class.If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies overriding your current class modality. Course Materials The West Encounters and Transformations, Combined Volume, e ISBN 9780205947157 Author nana Elevate Copyright Pearson Education, Inc. (2014) every(prenominal) electronic materials are available on the student website Week unrivaled Prehistory and the Ancient World Details Due Points Objectives 1. 1 develop the significance of the transition from the Paleolithic era to the neolithic era. 1. 2 differentiate the cultural, political, and economic developments of Mesopotamia and Egypt. skimings Read Chi. 1 The West Encounters and Transformations, Combined Volume, e Read Unhistorical Issue of the Day From Hunter-gat herers to Food-producers Overcoming Obstacles Read Unhistorical Issue of the Day Geography and refinement Egypt and Mesopotamia Impact of Agriculture? Attendance & Participation Attendance & Participate in class countersign. 8/06 2 Talking Respond to weekly discussion questions. Choose 2 questions to answer and post each week by pm. Week 1 Talking Points What is an important discovery from prehistory? wherefore is it important?What are the differences between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras? What is important round the development of human history when we consider the preferences between these two eras? How were the worldviews of the Mesopotamia and Egyptians exchangeable? How were they different? What factors have influenced the way each of these cultures developed their worldviews? What kind of establish do we have in order to comprehend prehistory and the antique civilizations? Does the evidence offer a clear picture of these time periods? why or why not? Which era of Egyptian history was the about successful?Why? Individual Prehistory and the Ancient Civilizations Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you explain the significance of the ruinations of humankind from a hunter-gatherer conjunction to a food-producing society. Include the following A description of the Paleolithic era Events that transformed society from the Paleolithic era to the Neolithic era A description of Neolithic era An explanation of how the transition from Paleolithic to Neolithic was significant in the development of Mesopotamia and Egypt Format your paper consistent with titty guidelines.Galoshes (before 2000 BCC)-?Earliest known fully-developed literary character )d First written phraseology on cuneiform clay tablets )e Elaborate art work, mosaics (Standard of Our) )f First arrangementatic polytheistic religion 01 Sights goddess of love, fertility, and wars 02 Elaborate temple rituals in auguries 03 Religion in Sumerian Oh Sacred literature b Influence on He brew Bible )g Babylon under reign of Hamburg (1792-1750 BCC) powerful cultural and political cracker 01 Code of Hamburg Oh Collection of laws b Earliest evidence of legal system Co Guarantees protection of slaves, women, and childrenOdd Governs complex Babylonian commerce system Oh article of belief of Justice is retribution 02 Advancements in mathematics and astronomy 03 Jargon, king of Kodak well-nigh important figure in Mesopotamia history )2 Political and economic developments of Mesopotamia )a several(prenominal) dynasties develop concept of monarchy )b Assyria (northern district of Sumerian)-?kings are chief priests )c Babylonian-?kings and priests have fork offices )d In later stages, influx and intermingling of various cultures, such as Hitters and Assyrian )e expansion into Asia Minor, Syria, Persia, Palestine, and Egypt under