History Alive by Alondra https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr Alondra Najera en-us 2018-08-28 19:12:47 UTC 2025-04-18 15:41:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Tent.png Vocabulary 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276370061 Artifact: an object made or used by people in the past
Prehistoric: before written history
Ritual: relating to a ceremony, such as a religious cermony]]> 2018-08-29 18:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276370061 Vocabulary 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276374783 Anthropologist: a scientist who studies human development and culture
Remains: a dead body
Biped: a two footed animal 
Migrate: to move from one geographic region to another 
Land bridge: a piece of land connecting two continents 

]]> 2018-08-29 18:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276374783 Summary 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276383061 In this chapter I read about the tools and things the early humans used. Geographers found artifacts that look like tools. The geographers also found prehistoric cave art. That shows ways of hunting and clues of what religions they believed in. These paintings included drawings of hands, human, animals, and shapes. The types of tools they used were spears, clay and hollow bird bones. This is basically what this chapter was about.]]> 2018-08-29 19:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276383061 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276722869 2018-08-30 19:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276722869 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276723811 2018-08-30 19:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276723811 Australopitchecus Afarensis 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276987801 This spices lived about 3 to 4 million years ago. They had features like an ape mixed with a human. They were about 3 three feet tall. Her arms were long but her hands looked like the modern human’s hands. They had a long head but their forehead and jaw stuck out. They did not use tools. Some interesting facts about them is that she is one of the first species of humans. They also survived with no tools.

]]> 2018-08-31 18:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276987801 Homo Habilis 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276992975 These hominids lived about 1.5 to 2 million years ago. They had a combination of ape and humans but they look more modern. They also walked on two feet and were slightly taller. These species did use tools such as sharp rocks and animal bones for digging. They’re brains were twice the size of the Australopithecus. Thus species was the first one to use and make tools.]]> 2018-08-31 18:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276992975 Homo Erectus 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276993328 They lived around 1.8 million to 200,000 years ago. These hominids used tools such as fire and axes. Their foreheads were round and soft, they had a large ridge in the middle of their eyes. Their jaw stuck out. These hominids also walked on two feet. They had strong bones and they had traveled. They would also use fire to cook animal meat. Their campsites had oval-like domes.]]> 2018-08-31 18:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276993328 Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276993961 This species lived about 230,000 to 30,000 years ago. They were also about 5 and 1/2 feet tall. These hominids walked on two feet. They made tools such as knives, scrapers, and spear points. They had large brains, so I can make the inference that they had a large forehead. They had a stocky body. When one of the members of a tribe died they were laid in burial mounds along with tools and flowers as a part of a ritual.]]> 2018-08-31 18:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276993961 Homo Sapiens Sapiens 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276994104 These hominids lived around 35,000 to 12,000 b.c.e. they had round skulls and small teeth. They also had more modern features. They also made tools such as needles, spears, clothes, and sculpting tools. They also made paintings and sculptures. Scientists still don't know why they made paintings but they believe that they expressed them selves. They also believe that they painted for religious reasons and belief's.]]> 2018-08-31 18:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/276994104 Vocab 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/283115026 Domesticate; to train a wild animal to be useful to humans
agriculture; the business of farming
Trade; the business of buying or selling or exchanging items 
Ore; a mineral mined for its valuable uses]]> 2018-09-18 18:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/283115026 Paleolithic 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/283611254 The early Stone Age was about 2 million years ago. It was about 2000 bc. The people hunted and collected food. Such as plants in like bushes or trees. They took shelter in caves such as the ones they made cave art in.]]> 2018-09-19 19:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/283611254 Neolithic 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/284529518 2018-09-21 18:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/284529518 Neolithic 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/284529730 This Stone Age was from 8000 to 3000 bce. They got food by farming. They settled east of the Mediterranean Sea where the land was fertile. They built permanent shelters because they didn’t have to go out for food. They also made better tools and clothing.]]> 2018-09-21 18:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/284529730 Creating a stable food supply 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/284532673 The way they had a stable food supply is by hunting, animals, and gathering plants. Later on they started to plant food. They also learned how to domesticate animals, which means that they raise animals for their own use. ]]> 2018-09-21 19:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/284532673 Volcab 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/285738058 Social structure; the way a civilization is organized 
Technology; the use of tools and other inventions for practical purposes
Status; importance
Chariot; a two wheeled vehicle pulled by horse
Scribe; a person who writes
Ziggurat; an ancient Mesopotam temple tower
Arch; an upside down U-or v- shaped structure that supports weight above, as in a doorway
Cuneiform; writing that uses wedge shaped characters
Pictograph; a symbol that sends for an object
]]> 2018-09-25 18:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/285738058 Making permanent shelters 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/287824887 Their shelters we're made out of mud and bricks. Sometimes they put pebbles on top if they wanted a stronger structure. Inside their were many different rooms one to put food and there was a pit to make fires for cooking.  Making permanent shelters was important because they didn't have to deal with finding a place for winter and another one for summer. ]]> 2018-10-01 19:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/287824887 Establishing Communities 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289448336 The way these communities formed was that they would create farms and would establish their homes next to it. The communities allowed people to divide the work of producing food.  This lead to the need of tools so some people started to make tools. These people we're called toolmakers. ]]> 2018-10-05 03:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289448336 Developing New Jobs 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289450117 This section was about how as different needs lead to different jobs. Such as clothing makers and weavers. The weavers weaved things like leaves into baskets. This stone age didn't just want to survive they also wanted to make it more beautiful. They did this by making shapes on pottery and their surroundings. ]]> 2018-10-05 03:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289450117 Begging to trade 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289450813 2018-10-05 03:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289450813 Characteristics of Civilization 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289451798 Some of the characteristics of this civilization are: 
- they need to have a stable food supply
- a social structure
- a system if government
- a religious system
- a highly developed culture
- advances in technology
- a highly developed language]]> 2018-10-05 03:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289451798 Social Classes 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289452020 The social classes were upper, middle, and slaves. The upper class were priests, land owners, and government officials. These people had houses two stories high. The middle class however were merchants and craftspeople. These people made items such as hoes and plows. They also made mirrors and jewelry for the upper class. The slaves were at the bottem of this pyramid and they lived in their owners homes and did not own any land.]]> 2018-10-05 03:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289452020 Government 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289452046 The kings who were "chosen by the gods" ruled Sumerian cities. The kings hired people time collect taxes.  The king also ruled armies that fought for Sumerian land.  The kings also had officials, these people patrolled canals and made sure farmers got water legally. ]]> 2018-10-05 03:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289452046 Religion 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289452076 The religious system is a set of beliefs usually in gods. The Sumerians expressed their beliefs by building temples and religious towers. These towers were called ziggurats. The ziggurats were made of mud bricks and located near temples. They were eight stories and could be seen from 20 miles away.]]> 2018-10-05 03:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289452076 The arts 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289452102 Hello I sell hoes for 1.00. If you buy 4 you pay 3$. Step right up get your hoes here. ]]> 2018-10-05 03:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/289452102 Government officials 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302289812 They assist the pharoah and occasionally give him advice. They were very wealthy. They even lived in luxury with the king. ]]> 2018-11-08 19:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302289812 Priests 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302298440 Priests were in charge of ]]> 2018-11-08 19:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302298440 Scribes 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302299787 2018-11-08 19:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302299787 Artisans 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302299986 2018-11-08 19:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302299986 Artisans 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302299988 2018-11-08 19:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/302299988 Vocabulary 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/321889009 Monsoon; a strong wind that brings heavy rain to Southern Asia in the summer
Plateau; a flat area of land that is elevated, or raised, above the land around it
Glacier; a huge mass of ice that slowly slides over a land area



]]> 2019-01-17 19:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/321889009 Brahmaputra river 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/321891891 This river starts in the Himalayas goes through snowcapped  mountains. The water is cold and crisp. The water that is added comes from heavy monsoon. This river joins the Ganges river. The area where the two meet is very fertile.]]> 2019-01-17 19:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/321891891 Deccan plateau 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/321895787  This area is a triangle shaped elevated piece of land. The flatter parts have very old rocks dating back 600 million years ago. The parts with more hills have small forests and low bushes. The plateau has different types of soil too. Red(good for planting),yellow,and red(not so good for planting)]]> 2019-01-17 20:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/321895787 Eastern and Western ghats 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322289773 These mountains make the shape of a V. The Deccan plateau is between these mountains. Although these mountains sound the same they have many differences. Such as the fact that the Western ghats are higher,  have steeper slopes, has a lot of rain way more than the Eastern ghats. However the Eastern ghats are not as wet But has a lot of rivers. The rivers rarely flood but they are still not safe for travel. ]]> 2019-01-18 19:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322289773 Ganges river 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322296105 This river flows through most of the northern part of India. They start at the Himalayas then goes through rocks, ice, and mountains. The river carries sediment. Monsoon gives the river water. The land around the river is very fertile but can deystroy all the plants if it floods.]]> 2019-01-18 19:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322296105 Himalaya Mountains 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322299423 Underneath the mountains the earth is constantly moving. The famous Mount Everest is located there in the mountains. These mountains are located along India’s border.]]> 2019-01-18 20:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322299423 Hindu Kush Mountains 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322302583 These mountains form a border between India and Afghanistan. The land on the mountains is very snowy, steep, and with many peaks. The Khyber pass is 28 miles long and its used for trading.]]> 2019-01-18 20:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322302583 Indus River 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322304450 This river starts in the Himalayas and gets its water from the melting snow. The soil around this river is rich and fertile. The river is often compared to the Nile river.]]> 2019-01-18 20:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322304450 Thar Dessert 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322306306 Gazelles and birds roam the land. This dessert is sprinkled with rocks. Water is sparse so it is precious. This land also have sand dunes.]]> 2019-01-18 20:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/322306306 Vocab 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/326029485 Citadel; a fortress built to protect a city
Granary; a place to store grain
Sewer system; a network of pipes that disposes of sewage, opr waste water

]]> 2019-01-30 20:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/326029485 The mystery of mohenjodaro 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/326031213 This was a citadel that was built on the banks of the Indus River. ]]> 2019-01-30 20:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/326031213 The great bath 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/326861412  The great bath was a very dramatic feature ]]> 2019-02-01 20:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/326861412 Main Beleif of buddhism 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/332909989 Every one is suffering because they want things they don’t have. People are suffering because they want something they don’t have.]]> 2019-02-19 20:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/332909989 ` 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/332912827 2019-02-19 20:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/332912827 4 noble truths 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/332919829 2019-02-19 20:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/332919829 8 fold path 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/332920446 Right  understanding: Devolop a deep understanding of noble truths
Right purpose: live a life full of selfnessness]]> 2019-02-19 20:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/332920446 Tibet-Qinghai plateau 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348243642 2019-04-03 18:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348243642 Northwestern deserts 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348246782 2019-04-03 19:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348246782 Northern Plain 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348247103 2019-04-03 19:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348247103 North China plain 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348249302 2019-04-03 19:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348249302 Middle and lower Jiang basins 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348250338 2019-04-03 19:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/348250338 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/354575451 Emperor Qin ruled in 221 BCE. He was born in 259 BCE. He was 13 years old. His nickname was tiger of Qin. ]]> 2019-04-26 18:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/354575451 Father of the Silk Road 13312701 https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/363037329 The father of the Silk Road was known as Zhang Qain. ]]> 2019-05-23 17:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/13312701/o8no59xpjezr/wish/363037329