- List all major time periods in sequential order as seen in Unit III. The first period is Prehistoric. Then comes the civilization of Ancient Mesopotamia, and then is Ancient Egypt, then, Ancient Greek, Ancient Rome, Middle Ages, Renaissance, etc. see list in chapter three table of content for list and in the TIMELINE in WEBCOM 2 for complete list. Be sure to include all the periods in this question. Please look this up.
Under each period, list several major accomplishments and/or achievements describing that period. See the WEBCOM 2 Resources tab that has the time periods listed in order. You will notice this in our Textbook Index page also. See the index for Unit III which lists the periods of time in chronological order. - Discuss in written statements at least 2 major differences between the Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age) and the Neolithic Era (New Stone) found during the Prehistoric Period? (Unit 3, Chapter 3). (SLO 3: ULO 3.4).
EXPLAIN ANSWER FULLY USING THE CHART THAT YOU WILL SEE ON A PAGE IN YOUR TEXT - Explain how the Sumerian marble statuettes, sculptures, and Queen Puabi’s Harp that were excavated in modern times, have helped us understand how the Ancient Sumerian peoples lived. Include information about their beliefs and interesting ideas you found from reading about from this period of time. (the ancient Mesopotamian Period) (Unit 3, Chapter 4). (SLO1: ULO 1.4)
EXPLAIN ANSWER FULLY - Discuss the significance of what is considered to be the first ancient Mesopotamian literary epic that is found in “recorded history”. It is titled, The Epic of Gilgamesh. Please explain what you learned from reading about this story. (Unit 3, Chapter 4). (SLO1: ULO 1.6) You may also want to use a type of google search to find more in-depth information about the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh. This is a significant work which is still relevant to us and is universalin its meaning. (It deals with death and dying.) (hint)
EXPLAIN ANSWER FULLY - Summarize why the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen was such a “significant find” during the 1920’s. Write about why Howard Carter, the archeologist, is considered to be such an outstanding persistent archeologist and is remembered as an important person. Write about what you found to be interesting and significant about Howard Carter and the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen. (Unit 3, Chapter 5). (SLO1: ULOs 1.4, 1.5) Please go to a google type search. This is so interesting.
ANSWER FULLY WHAT YOU THOUGHT AND YOUR REACTIONS - Even though we do not know the names of the artists who painted the interior of the temple named Abu Simbel which was built for Ramses II, the artists were depicting Ramses as a Pharaoh. Ramses II who went into battle, was in the front lines each time. He lived longer than most pharaohs. He was able to fight hard. Did you notice anything from the story mentioning his enemy that you found interesting when reading about how he and his enemy were depicted in history?
Write about how the account of King Ramses’ battle and the battle of Kaddish (his enemy) was told and is still recorded in history. This account is important since it explains how both sides say they won. Also, you may be interested in explaining how the temple of Abu Simbel was going to covered by water (flooded) because the Aswan Dam was being built in the late 60’s. It was saved because several countries worked and cut it up and reassembled it and raised it. The work men moved the temple block by block due to the water coming closer to cover it. It stands today, it is still there to see. It is amazing. It is so fantastic to see today.
EXPLAIN INFORMATION YOU RESEARCHED AND FOUND INTERESTING
You will want to do a google type search:
Abu Simbel Pharaoh Ramses, Egypt this was moved due to the flooding with the building of the Aswan Dam
This is one of the most exiting places to visit
- Write a summary explaining why the Greeks are still studied today and select one art form or a building or a play of your choice that you feel is still be considered important to the public in the United States today. Select just one type.
You may select an art work, a play or a building. For example, the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C or the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington D.C. or the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. or the White House in Washington D.C. These seem to reflect the spirit of democracy. We many times give the Ancient Greeks credit for their influence upon the ideas founded in the U.S. concerning the democratic ideal. You may find that there are similar columns that appear in other buildings in our capitol city that you would like to research for an example for this assignment. You may notice that there are several buildings in our capitol city that have domes; and the Greeks did not use domes. The domes were utilized during the Ancient Roman Period. Some familiar buildings in Washington D.C. are also influenced by Rome and are considered to be Greco-Roman. There are many other structures that utilize columns that are similar to columns used in Ancient Greek buildings in many locations in the United States. It is helpful to search for the origin of democracy as well when locating an architectural structure which may have been influenced by the Ancient Greek Period. We previously covered the Trojan Women which is a play that was also converted to a film. However, this play is still performed on stage as well. You may find that you enjoy looking at Greek pottery, or Ancient Greek architecture, or Greek theater.
Select just one type of example and be thorough and descriptive in your responses. Please explain why you think people still look at it or if it is a theatrical work, why it is still performed today? (SLO 2: ULO 2.4)
EXPLAIN ANSWER FULLY and if you use sources other than the text, include address please or points are deducted.
- SELECT ONE from the following list of MAJOR SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL buildings to research and write about the building in terms of why it is significant. Be sure to explain what materials were used in its construction, its location, who built it if known, its location and other significant information about it.
a. a ziggurat from Mesopotamia,
b. an ancient pyramid on the Giza Plateau or Abu Simbel, Egypt
c. the Greek Period such as the Parthenon or the Temple of Nike
d. the Theater of Epidaurus, Greece
e. the Roman Coliseum, Rome, Italy
f. the Roman Pantheon, Rome, Italy
g. a Cathedral such as the Notre Dame in Paris,
h. the Cologne Cathedral, Germany
i. Cathedral of Chartres from the Middle Ages,
j. a major significant historical building from the Renaissance such as the Santa Maria del Fiore
k. the Santa Maria della Grazie, Milan, Italy
l. St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican
m. Baroque Period St. Paul’s, London, England
n. the Falling Water of Frank Lloyd Wright,
o. the Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright in New York
p. the Dallas City Hall by I.M. Pei
q. Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
r. Statue of Liberty in New York
s. or send me an email and ask me for permission for another building to write your example.
t. You may find that you have lived near an historical building in an area of the world that you would like to write about and it is not in the text. If so, just write to me and ask me about it. I will be happy to find out more about this architectural achievement as well. Thank you
DIRECTIONS: The building that you select can be from one of the major chronological time periods and you may want to conduct significant research about the architectural structure by writing about it with details such as where it is located, when it was built, how it was built, what it is made out of, (materials that were used), who did it, why it was built, its function, reason for why it is a building of significance, and any additional information pertinent to why you selected the building. (SLO 1: ULOs 1.4, 1.5)
Answer these questions in complete sentences:
You must site your sources unless it is from the book, Essential Humanities, 3rd Edition. Thank you
Name of Building: ____________________
A. Explain in detail how the building was constructed. (You may want to research this by using the library or going to google and typing in the building and construction)
B. From what period or style would you place this building or if you know when the building was built? (You may give dates of the time period such as the Renaissance or the Baroque Period for example, you may use the internet if needed or the library)
C. What are some of the major materials that were used in the construction process? Please explain why that material was utilized by the builders? (Materials are marble, cement, brick, wood, etc.) Sometimes the location of the building will make it possible to utilize that material -hint.
D. Why did you select to write about the building you chose? (This is your own opinion and what you think.) please answer
E. Why is this building considered to be important historically or/and significant? (This can be from your own mind and ideas.)
F. What function did this building serve? (In other words, for what purpose was the building used for originally?)
G. What elements of architecture were utilized in the construction? (See Unit I in the textbook if you do not remember the elements of architecture) The elements are: Line, Shape, Scale, Function, Context and Color.
You may add any additional information and photos. You may find interesting, pertinent and important information to add. This will help with your points for this assignment. Give source please
Include your sources: List references and do not just write the word google for a source please: