Ap World History Chapter 1 Summary
Joseph Boasiako AP World History
Chapter 1 Evolution August 1, 2013 Cues | Notes | Before History (Lucy) | A Woman said to have died 3.2 million years ago, whose skeleton was referred to as AL 288-1, scientists and archeologists. | Evolution of Homo Sapiens | Were said to have evolved about two hundred years ago. Homo sapiens or Human species are to have similar external features, and basic elements of genetic makeup and body chemistry- DNA, chromosomal patterns, life-sustaining proteins, and blood types with large apes. | The HominidsAustralopithecus | * A creature belonging to the family Hominidae, which includes human and humanlike species. * Australopithecus genus evolved in eastern Africa …show more content…
| Hammurabi Laws | A law made by the Babylonian Hammurabi, it established high standards of behavior and stern punishments for violators. | Late Mesopotamian Empires | Assyrians, Babylon (Chaldean Empire), then later lost their rule to foreigners. | Complex and Sophisticated Cultural Traditions | Mesopotamia became a diverse society of people, and specialized labor. New technology had been the rise due to various experiments, especially in transportation, and trading. | Social Classes | Accumulation of wealth increased, and classes of people or rulers were formed, Kings were chosen by people, and nobles chosen by the king’s siblings or closest supporters. Warriors were also considered highly ranked among the fortunate. | Slaves, Patriarchal society, Women’s Roles | Sources of slaves were: prisoners of war, criminals, and people who were heavily in debt. Men were placed as heads of families and decisions makers of the community. Women were not complete shut out, they also had important roles advising kings and also stewarding estates.
Chapter 1 Evolution August 1, 2013 Cues | Notes | Before History (Lucy) | A Woman said to have died 3.2 million years ago, whose skeleton was referred to as AL 288-1, scientists and archeologists. | Evolution of Homo Sapiens | Were said to have evolved about two hundred years ago. Homo sapiens or Human species are to have similar external features, and basic elements of genetic makeup and body chemistry- DNA, chromosomal patterns, life-sustaining proteins, and blood types with large apes. | The HominidsAustralopithecus | * A creature belonging to the family Hominidae, which includes human and humanlike species. * Australopithecus genus evolved in eastern Africa …show more content…
| Hammurabi Laws | A law made by the Babylonian Hammurabi, it established high standards of behavior and stern punishments for violators. | Late Mesopotamian Empires | Assyrians, Babylon (Chaldean Empire), then later lost their rule to foreigners. | Complex and Sophisticated Cultural Traditions | Mesopotamia became a diverse society of people, and specialized labor. New technology had been the rise due to various experiments, especially in transportation, and trading. | Social Classes | Accumulation of wealth increased, and classes of people or rulers were formed, Kings were chosen by people, and nobles chosen by the king’s siblings or closest supporters. Warriors were also considered highly ranked among the fortunate. | Slaves, Patriarchal society, Women’s Roles | Sources of slaves were: prisoners of war, criminals, and people who were heavily in debt. Men were placed as heads of families and decisions makers of the community. Women were not complete shut out, they also had important roles advising kings and also stewarding estates.