HW# 5-2mp

Extension Activities: Choose one of the following activities to complete. Write the answer in complete sentences.
1. Although discrimination based on the caste system was outlawed in the 1950s, most former untouchables still live in poverty. Why do you think most former untouchables are still living in poverty?
2. Look on the Internet or at the library (1st page reading is highly recommended) to find out three more facts about the Indian Caste System.
3. Why do you think the caste system lasted for so long?

HW# 4-2mp

Write a letter to your mom or dad describing the scene of a monsoon, and how you feel experiencing at that moment. Be as creative as you want!

Hw #3-2mp

Extension Activities
Choose one of the following activities to complete. Write the answer in
complete sentences.

The Gift of the Nile
1. Who was Menes? What did he do? Look on the Internet or at the
library to find out.
2. While the Great Pyramid at Giza was originally 481 feet tall, it is now
only about 451 feet tall. Look on the Internet or at the library to find
out why the pyramid is 30 feet shorter than when it was built.
3. Because building the pyramids seems impossible due to the limited
technology ancient Egyptians had, some people say that aliens built
the pyramids. What do you think of this theory? Look on the Internet
for more information.

HW #2-2mp Laws

Create a set of ten laws, and their punishments for the classroom.

HW#1-2nd mp

Choose one of the following activities to complete. Write the answer in
complete sentences.
A New Set of Laws
1. Hammurabi’s Code says, “If a son strike his father, his hands shall
be cut off…If a man knock out the teeth of his equal, his teeth shall
be knocked out.” Do you think this type of punishment is fair? Explain
your answer.
2. Babylon was revived by Nebuchadnezzar in the 600s B.C. Under his rule,
the famous Hanging Gardens were built. Look on the Internet or at the
library to find out three facts about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
3. How did Hammurabi’s Code advance civilization? Explain your answer.

HW#7

Read pages 24-26 Ancient Egyptian civilization complete mini assessment page 26.

HW #6

Read page 21-24 Early People and the Neolithic Revolution and complete mini assessment page 24.

HW #5

Read pages 18-19 The meaning of culture and law complete skill activity on page 18.