https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj A map of places visited in Unit 1 en-us 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC 2026-03-14 19:09:01 UTC hello@padlet.com stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509381 The land of Egypt consisted of scorching desert that was uninhabitable. Fortunately, the Nile River and its flooding provided fertile soil for ancient Egyptians to use for agricultural purposes (farming). ]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509381 stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509382 The Indus River impacted the development of cities in the Indus River Valley. Located in modern-day Pakistan, the strong flooding of this river forced ancient civilizations that lived along it to build strong protection barriers, such as levees. Human-made islands were constructed to raise cities above possible flood waters as well.]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509382 stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509383 The Yellow River Valley civilization justified their power cycle through the idea of the Mandate of Heaven--of which was based off the flooding of the Yellow River. If the river flooded, or another catastrophe occurred, then the ruling dynasty was thought to have lost the support of heaven and its gods. Consequently, the civilization had to decide on another ruler.]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509383 stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509385 Located in present-day Iraq and in the Fertile Crescent, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers provided fertile soil to ancient peoples that were previously nomads and did not know how to farm. Accordingly, they began to learn how to utilize the land to grow crops. Subsequently, the first agricultural societies developed in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley--the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509385 stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509386 The Yucatan Peninsula did not provide enough water to support a civilization. Hence, the people who settled there--originally the Maya--were forced to create innovative ways to manage water. To meet this challenge, the Maya built reservoirs and cisterns that collected rainwater. ]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509386 stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509388 The geography of Japan influenced the religion of the ancient Japanese. To explain the beautiful archipelago they lived in that contained mountains, rivers, herbs, forests, and more, the Japanese believed that their land was a gift from the gods. Moreover, they believed in Heaven, and they thought that the Sun Goddess had sent a grandson that would maintain prosperity in their world.]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509388 stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509389 Now the country of Sudan, the kingdom of Kush was built along the Cataracts of the Nile. These six whitewater rapids were used as key waypoints for thousands of years. Consequently, the region became a major trading center for goods from the African interior, Arabian desert, and Mediterranean Sea. ]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509389 stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509391 Lake Victoria is a large lake that is located between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. This lake is Kenya's main water resource. The majority of Kenya's land consists of desert; hence, all water resources are extremely valuable. As the nation's primary fishing source, Lake Victoria provides food, transportation, and fertile soil to the country.]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509391 stjacobs https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509393 Belgium is an extremely diverse nation that is made up of two major regions: the North and the South. These are densely populated areas that are located so far away from each other that they have different cultures, customs, and languages. The Flemish live in the North, while the Walloons live in the South--with the Flemish speaking mostly Dutch and the Walloons speaking French. Meanwhile, the city of Liège has a German-speaking population. ]]> 2021-11-01 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stjacobs/tcs7swknnvsjfwxj/wish/1859509393