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Unit 1
Chapter 1: The Peopling of the World
Section 1: Human Origins in AfricaMary Leakey: Unearthing History
Biography of and interview with the anthropologist whose work in Kenya and Tanzania dispelled several myths about prehistoric man. Includes links to related images and sites.
The Agricultural Revolution
Aspects of the Agricultural Revolution, from the basic biology and chemistry of agriculture through its ramifications for prehistoric society
Chapter 2: Early River Valley Civilizations
Section 2: Pyramids on the NileNOVA Online/Pyramids--The Inside Story
Instructive and entertaining site offering an interactive tour of the Sphinx and three pyramids. Diagrams, history, and photographs highlight this outstanding site.
Section 3: Planned Cities on the Indus
Harappa
Interactive study of Harappan culture through photographs and sounds of Mohenjodaro, which retains a culture very similar to what probably existed in the Indus Valley 5,000 years ago
Section 4: River Dynasties in China
The Ancient Dynasties
Brief history of China from the Xia Dynasty through the Zhou Dynasty, with a few photographs of ancient artifacts
Chapter 3: People and Ideas on the Move
Section 1: Indo-European MigrationsHittite/Hurrian Mythology REF
Excellent reference for Hittite mythology, including a brief history of the Hittites and the deities they worshipped
Section 2: Roots of Hinduism and Buddhism
Tricycle Buddhist Review
Basic information on Buddhism with links to basic philosophy, a glossary, and the biography of Siddharta Gautama
Section 3: Seafaring Traders Extend Boundaries
City of Knossos
Minoan civilization and legends, with an image of the Minoan palace of Knossos
Section 4: The Origins of Judaism
Holyland - King Solomon's Era
Account of Israel under King Solomon, as well as a description of Solomon's Temple
Chapter 4: First Age of Empires
Section 1: The Empires of Egypt and Nubia CollideThe Gateway of Nubia
A short history of Nubia along with a picture gallery.
Nubia: The Land Upriver
Comprehensive history of Nubia, with descriptions of politics, trade, and evolution of the kingdom
Section 3: Persia Unites Many Lands
Cyrus the Great
Biography and legend of the Persian emperor, accompanied by an image of him and links to further information
Section 4: An Empire Unifies China
Imperial Eras
Interesting history of the Qin dynasty, as well as photographs, maps, and links to subjects within the text
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