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Government in the Ancient World

From the Series Life in the Ancient World
  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

This amazing book provides a snapshot of systems of government used by various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating information bring back to life the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Africa, China, and more. Read about:
• what a Chinese "dynasty" was;
• the invention of the idea of democracy in Greece;
• the role of a samurai warrior in Japan;
• Mesopotamia's eye-for-an-eye system of ancient justice.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Age Range 10 - 13
Dewey 320.3
Lexile 1030L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level T
Subjects History
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2012, 2011
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics
BISACS JNF025020, JNF043000, JNF052020
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Reviewed on 1 April 2011

Government in the Ancient World - Children's Literature

Some of the names of rulers in the ancient world may be familiar like Alexander the Great and Hammurabi while others will be new including some famous women like Empress Wu in China and Hatshepsut in Egypt. The structure of society and the form of leadership is discussed for the world regions that parallel the other titles. The conquering of one nation by another and the elevation and demotion of kings and leaders occurs in every society mentioned. Athens is credited with becoming the first democracy and the method of voting by dropping pebbles into various jars is interesting.

Author: Hazel Richardson