UNIT 13. Prehistory and Ancient History (II)

2.- HISTORY AND ANCIENT HISTORY.

History began when writing was invented around five thousand years ago.

It is divided into four eras:

-        Ancient History

-        The Middle ages

-        Modern Times

-        Contemporary Times

2.1.- The first civilizations in History.        

About three thousand years ago, some cultures became very advanced civilizations because of their knowledge. Some of these culture were:

-        The Phoenicians, who invented the written alphabet and founded numerous cities throughout the Mediterranean coast.

-        The Egyptians, who  built Pyramids and wrote in hieroglyphs

-        The Greeks, who invented democracy and made great artistic and scientific achievements.

 

Activities

1.- When did History begin?

2.- Name the four eras of History

3.- Fill the gaps about the first civilizations in History

-        The Phoenicians, who invented the ______ alphabet and founded numerous cities throughout the _________ coast.

-        The ______, who  built Pyramids and wrote in hieroglyphs

-        The Greeks, who invented __________and made great artistic and scientific _______.