Mesopotamia And The Rise Of Civilization: History, Documents, And Key Questions (Crossroads In World History)

A broad introduction to a major turning point in human development, this book guides the reader through the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia, when city life began and writing was invented. * Includes reference entries that explore important aspects of Mesopotamian civilization, such as key historical developments, technological and intellectual innovations, and aspects of social, economic, political and domestic life * Enables readers to gain insight into the thinking and life experience of ancient Mesopotamians through primary sources * Provokes discussion through the debate of three major questions about the rise of civilization * Combines several different approaches to the subject to promote critical thinking skillls and support Common Core State Standards * Supports NCHS World History standards for Era 2, Standards 1A and 1B, and Common Core critical thinking skills for English Language Arts / World History and Social Studies

• | Author: Jane R. McIntosh
• | Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• | Publication Date: Aug 31, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 288 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/History
• | ISBN-10: 1440835462
• | ISBN-13: 9781440835469