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Chapter 2 Overview
Directions: Complete each section to ensure full credit. If you have any questions, please email me immediately!
Chapter 2: New Civilizations in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, 2200 250 B.C.E.
Introduction: Directions Read pages 39 & 40. Summarize the reading in 1 sentence.
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Section 1: Early China Read pages 40-50. Using the SPICE acronym (see handout), complete the following chart,
placing 1 fact into each of the SPICE boxes.
S(social)

P(political)

I(interactive)

C(cultural)

E(economic)

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In 1-2 sentences, identify and list the main idea of Section 1 Early China.
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Read Environment & Technology, pages 45-46. In 1-2 sentences, identify and list the main idea of the reading.
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Read Diversity & Dominance, pages 48-50. In 1-2 sentences, identify and list the main idea of the reading.
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Section 2: Nubia Read pages 51-54. Using the SPICE acronym (see handout), complete the following chart,
placing 1 fact into each of the SPICE boxes.
S(social)

P(political)

I(interactive)

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In 1-2 sentences, identify and list the main idea of Section 2 Nubia.

C(cultural)

E(economic)

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Section 3: First Civilizations of the Americas: The Olmec & Chavin Read pages 54-58. Using the SPICE acronym
(see handout), complete the following chart, placing 1 fact into each of the SPICE boxes.
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P(political)

I(interactive)

C(cultural)

E(economic)

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In 1-2 sentences, identify and list the main idea of Section 3 First Civilizations of the Americas.
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Directions: Review Sections 1, 2, and 3. Find 1 fact that all 3 civilizations have in common.(S)
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Directions: Review Sections 1, 2 and 3. What was the major change that occurred between sections 1, 2 and 3?(C)
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