Grade 1 - Early world Civilizations

Early World Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 4 | The Hanging Gardens of Babylon 71

 Make personal connections, in writing, between the way they

live in the present and the way people lived in the time of

Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar (W.1.8)

 With assistance, categorize and organize facts and information

from “The Hanging Gardens of Babylon” in a chart and in a

timeline to answer questions (W.1.8)

 Ask and answer what questions orally, requiring literal recall and

understanding of the details or facts of “The Hanging Gardens of

Babylon” (SL.1.2)

 Add drawings to descriptions of events that happened in ancient

times and events that happened in present day (SL.1.5)

 Prior to listening to “The Hanging Gardens of Babylon,” identify

orally what they know and have learned about Babylon, the

Euphrates River, and King Hammurabi

 With assistance, create and interpret timelines and lifelines

related to “The Hanging Gardens of Babylon”

 Share writing with others

Core Vocabulary

caravan, n. A large group of people traveling together on animals or in

vehicles

Example: The caravan moved together from city to city.

Variation(s): caravans

chariots, n. Two-wheeled, horse-drawn carts used in battle and races

during ancient times

Example: The soldiers stood tall as they drove their chariots into battle.

Variation(s): chariot

merchant, n. Someone who buys and sells goods

Example: The merchant sells cloth at the market inside Babylon.

Variation(s): merchants

platforms, n. Floors that are raised off the ground

Example: The teachers stood on platforms while they spoke at the

school’s assembly.

Variation(s): platform