ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS - Year 7 History - Ancient Civilisations - LibGuides at Presbyterian Ladies' College (Western Australia)

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Evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy, significance and contestability

Students identify characteristics that are of widespread and long-lasting impact.

When accessing content use the numbers below to guide you:

LEVEL 1:
brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)

LEVEL 2:
provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.

LEVEL 3:
lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)

Beliefs Something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an opinion : something believed
Culture The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group; also : the characteristic features of everyday existence (as diversions or a way of life} shared by people in a place or time
Customs A usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an individual
Place A particular region, center of population, or location
Space A period of time
Technology The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area
Time The measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues

Kinds and Types of Sources
A source is something that provides information about the historical topic you are studying. They can either be written (e.g. books or websites), or non-written (e.g. photographs or artefacts).
Syllabus BITES Exploring a source
Historical sources
It is important to use historical sources to gain information about the past. Using these sources enables students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Primary and secondary sources
Primary sources (e.g. interviews, surveys and statistical data) are first-hand and considered authoritative, while secondary sources (e.g. literature reviews, documentaries, books) analyze, interpret, evaluate and synthesize primary information.

Secondary sources or further removed from the event being described and are therefore considered less credible and reliable.

Key Components of Civilisation
Civilisation describes a complex way of life characterised by urban areas, shared methods of communication, administrative infrastructure, and division of labor.
List of ancient civilisations
This is an alphabetically ordered list of ancient civilisations. It includes types of cultures, traditions, and industries as well as more traditionally defined civilisations.