First Age of Empires,
1570 B.C.–200 B.C.
Previewing Main Ideas
Groups from Africa to China sought to conquer other
groups and spread their influence across vast regions. These societies built
the world’s first great empires.
GeographyOn the map, locate the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers, where
many of the early empires arose. Why do you think the empire builders
fought over these regions?
For a long period, Egypt ruled Kush and the two
cultures interacted. When the Kush Empire conquered Egypt, therefore, the
Kushites adopted many Egyptian cultural values and ideas.
GeographyStudy the map and time line. What other cultures might have
adopted Egyptian values?
After the warring states period,
Chinese philosophers developed different ethical systems to restore China’s
social order.
GeographyHow might China’s location have affected the spread of the
ethical systems that began there?
RELIGIOUS AND ETHICAL SYSTEMS
CULTURAL INTERACTION
EMPIRE BUILDING
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- Interactive Maps
- Interactive Visuals
- Interactive Primary Sources
VIDEO Patterns of Interaction:
The Rise of the Persians and
the Inca
INTERNET RESOURCES
Go to classzone.comfor:- Research Links •Maps
- Internet Activities •Test Practice
- Primary Sources •Current Events
- Chapter Quiz
- Interactive Maps
- Interactive Visuals
- Interactive Primary Sources
VIDEO Patterns of Interaction:
The Rise of the Persians and
the Inca
INTERNET RESOURCES
Go to classzone.comfor:- Research Links •Maps
- Internet Activities •Test Practice
- Primary Sources •Current Events
- Chapter Quiz