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lifetime of lucy
4 million years ago. she was a biped(walked on 2 feet). only 3-4 feet tall and could use her hands to carry and defend herself. -
homo habillis
2 million years ago. first to start using primitive tools. they stayed and groups and used the tools to tear meat. -
homo erectus
1.8 million years ago.they had stronger bones and made advancements in tools. -
homo sapiens neanderthalensis
500,thousand years ago.created fire and had advanced tools and better weapons. -
homo sapiens sapiens
they were modern humans. they had the most advanced weapons tools and agriculture to settle down in 1 spot. -
Rise of the Kingdom of Sumer
2900 b.c.e the 7 charectaristics of civilization are
Technology
Art
Religion
Organized Government
Class Division
Stable Food Supply
Written Language -
The Epic of Gilgamesh
copies discovered in a 7th century BCE royal library;
Gilgamesh was the ruler of uruk. His story is of how he was challenged by the gods, but what he wants the most is eternal life. He realizes that things happen and he just excepts the fact that we will all die. -
Hammurabi’s Code
1792-1750 BCE
Hammurabi was a leader who was said to have been given a power by the gods to make laws. There is a disagreement on whether the laws are to cruel or just fine. here is an example of law; if a son strikes his father then the sons hands will be cut off.