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1 Name _____. Simulation Tasks Procedure: For each of the following Tasks : o First, reread the Task & Fate Facts in the Fertile Crescent Map Packet relating to you task topic: (General = Job Specialization; Scribe = Writing; Ruler = Government;. Priest/Priestess = Religion; Artisan = Arts & Architecture). o Next make bullet point answers to the KEY QUESTIONS for your task on a separate sheet of paper o Then use your other resources to add details and support to those notes BEWARE your teacher may ask for your pre-write for any of your Tasks so make sure you keep your notes. Also remember that Process Prevents Plagiarism - SO TAKE NOTES!!!! o Finally, choose a product to create from the choices below that depicts the answers to those questions in some format. Make sure you include 1) your name, 2) your tribe name, 3) task level & 4) product title on your product!!!!!! Tribe Level (Job Specialization & Social Classes)-50 Points All tribe projects must answer the following KEY QUESTIONS: o What kinds of jobs did people specialize in when ancient cities developed?

2 O What were the social classes and rankings in Ancient Mesopotamia? o What was slavery like in Ancient Mesopotamia and how did a person become a slave? Products depicting what you learned: 1. Write at least 5 detailed classified ads for specialized jobs performed in Ancient Mesopotamia. a. Include slavery as one of the examples b. Make sure you describe the social classes and rankings within the ads. Name _____. 2. Make a pamphlet showing at least four different examples of job specialization in Ancient Mesopotamia. a. Include slavery as one of the examples b. Make sure you describe the social classes and rankings within the pamphlet. 3. Make models of at least four goods made in Ancient Mesopotamia a. Include a one paragraph write up b. Describe the jobs, goods, social rankings & role of slavery. 4. As a peasant farmer, write a business letter to your ruler describing what it feels like to be so low on the social hierarchy.

3 A. Describe why you think you job is important b. Compare it to the other jobs in the social hierarchy. 5. Write a dialogue between two people in different levels of the social hierarchy. a. Describe at least 4 levels b. Include the following words in the dialogue: hierarchies, systems of rank, government officials, priests, ruling family, specialized jobs, cities, merchants, artisans, jobs, construction, defense, entertainment, peasant farmers, food surplus and slaves. 6. Draw a mural or model that depicts the social hierarchy and includes: a. Labels for the hierarchy and rankings b. Brief description of slavery Village Level (Writing)-60 Points All village projects must answer the following KEY QUESTIONS: o Why was writing invented in Ancient Mesopotamia? o What was the first writing like and what tools were used? o Who were scribes and how were they trained? o What types of functions did scribes perform in ancient civilizations?

4 Products depicting what you learned: 1. Create a dialogue between a government official and a priest which describes what their jobs were like before and then after the invention of writing. 2. Write an acrostic poem using INVENTION OF WRITING and phrases that answer the KEY. QUESTIONS. 3. Draw a picture/comic/storyboard or create a model showing the problems that Ancient peoples faced before the invention of writing and how writing solved these problems. Make sure you answer the KEY QUESTIONS via labels or in writing. 4. Turn the Scribe Task and Fate Facts handout into a pictorial (picture) depiction using symbols instead of words. 5. Make a clay model of a tablet using cuneiform and make a one paragraph caption to go with it answering the KEY QUESTIONS. 6. Create an illustrated poster advertising a school for scribes and answering the KEY. QUESTIONS. 7. As a scribe create a journal entry or comic strip with captions describing a typical day for you and answering the KEY QUESTIONS.

5 8. Create a Venn Diagram or T-chart comparing and contrasting the functions, schooling and tools of a scribe in the ancient world with a reporter today. Name _____. City State Level (Centralized Government)-70 Points All city-state projects must answer the following KEY QUESTIONS: o Why did the first cities need centralized governments? o Who was usually chosen to lead ancient governments? o Who did the rulers claim gave them the power to rule and how was rule passes? o What functions did ancient governments perform? Products depicting what you learned: 1. Write a speech to persuade farmers to work together to control flooding and include a detailed plan for the process answering all KEY QUESTIONS. 2. Write an acrostic poem using ORGANIZED GOVERNMENT and answering all of the KEY. QUESTIONS. 3. Make a model or picture of the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers showing what the first governments did to control the rivers.

6 Create a caption describing the process and answering the KEY QUESTIONS. 4. Create a want ad for a government leader describing at least seven key traits and why those traits were needed. Be sure to answer the KEY QUESTIONS. 5. Draw a four panel cartoon or story board or create a diorama answering the KEY. QUESTIONS. 6. Write a diary entry for an ancient ruler describing accomplishments and concerns and answering the KEY QUESTIONS. 7. Create a Venn diagram or T-chart comparing and contrasting the functions of ancient governments and the government in the United States including how leaders chosen, basis for power, how rule passes, functions of government. (Don't forget that the US government has 3. branches executive, legislative and judicial). Kingdom Level (Organized Religion)-80 Ponits All empire projects must answer the following KEY QUESTIONS: o What type of religion was practiced in the first civilizations?

7 O What did the people believe that their gods and goddesses would do for them and how did the priests and worshipers gain favor with the gods and ensure divine help? o What types of functions did the ancient civilization priests perform? o What types of religious structures existed in Ancient Mesopotamia? Products depicting what you learned: 1. Write lyrics for a song that praises polytheism and discusses the role of priests, gods, and goddesses in Ancient Mesopotamia. 2. As a priest write a sermon discussing the role as a priest, the importance of the gods and ways to gain favor. 3. Create an illustrated guide showing worshipers the key gods/goddesses and how to please the gods. Name _____. 4. Create a training guide describing to a new priest the types of Tasks and duties he will perform as well as key knowledge he must teach answering the KEY QUESTIONS. 5. Write an acrostic poem using the word POLYTHEISM and answering the KEY.

8 QUESTIONS. 6. Create a series of symbols with captions that illustrate the answers to the KEY QUESTIONS. Empire Level (Arts, Architecture & Public Works)-100 Points All final projects must answer the following KEY QUESTIONS: o What did the art and literature in Ancient Mesopotamia attempt to reflect? o What did the temples and palaces attempt to reflect? o What types of public works were used to ensure a steady food supply? o What types of public works were used to ensure civic defense? Products depicting what you learned: 1. As an artist in Ancient Mesopotamia, write a letter-to-the editor describing why art and architecture are so important to the civilization. 2. Draw a mural or story board answering the KEY QUESTIONS. 3. Create a plaque that commemorates the achievements of Ancient Mesopotamia and answers the KEY QUESTIONS. 4. As the ruler, write a friendly letter to your architect describing: a.

9 Your temple and the type of feeling the temple should generate among your people. b. Other public works projects to maintain the food supply & defense. 5. Create a model of the type of public works project done in Ancient Mesopotamia, including a caption which answers the KEY QUESTIONS. 6. Create a pamphlet showing how public works projects, literature, art and architecture benefit the people. 7. Create a Venn diagram or T-chart comparing and contrasting art, literature, and public works in Ancient Mesopotamia with modern art, literature and public works.