World History: River Valley Civilizations Lesson

Explore the foundations of civilization with this full World History lesson on the Ancient River Valley Civilizations. This visual lecture walks through the geography, government, religion, and innovations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Egypt & the Nile River – Pharaohs, theocracy, pyramids, and hieroglyphics

Mesopotamia – Hammurabi’s Code, Sumerian culture, and the fall of Babylon

Ancient Israel – Monotheism, the Torah, and the Ten Commandments

Indus Valley – Mohenjo-Daro, caste system, and Aryan influence

Ancient China – Shang & Zhou dynasties, Mandate of Heaven, Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will identify the major characteristics of the four river valley civilizations and explain how geography, government, and religion shaped their development.

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