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1. Lesson Intro: A short overview that prepares you for what you will learn.
2. Lesson: A short video where I teach the main content.
3. Slides: The slides for the lesson are attached under the video for review.
4. Check for understanding: There is a check for understanding after most lessons. These questions assess if you understood the lesson.
5. Answer Explanations: You will find answer explanations under the check for understanding. These will review and explain the correct answer to each of these questions.

🏛 Lesson Overview 🏛

In this lesson, we will explore the historical events and factors that led to the emergence of cities, focusing on the role of religion, early human societies, and technological advancements. We will start by understanding the impact of religious events and beliefs, then dive into prehistoric societies such as the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. We will also examine the importance of the Bronze Age and the role of river valleys in the development of cities and civilizations, notably the Fertile Crescent. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Identify key events and factors that contributed to the development of cities and civilizations.
• Explain the role of technological advancements and the environment in the growth of early human societies.
  

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Answer Explanations 📝

Question One: Answer: D. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Explanation: According to the lesson, the most important event in world history is the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as it signifies God's intervention to save humanity from conflict and sin.

Question Two: Answer: A. The Ice Age. Explanation: The Neolithic era began after the Ice Age, characterized by improved stone tools, the domestication of animals, and the rise of agriculture.

Question Three: Answer: B. They fostered agricultural growth. Explanation: River valleys, such as the Fertile Crescent, were crucial in the development of early human civilizations because agriculture thrived in these areas, which led to population growth and the formation of permanent settlements and cities.

Question Four: Answer: C. Recording economic transactions. Explanation: Writing initially emerged as a means to record financial transactions and later evolved to include political and historical documentation.

Question Five: Answer: B. It coincides with the birth of cities. Explanation: The Bronze Age is significant because it coincided with the birth of cities around 3000-2000 B.C. in the Fertile Crescent. During this time, cultures transitioned from using stone tools to metal tools.