. Match up the civilization with the description.

1.
Mesopotamia

2.
Indus River Valley

3.
Han Dynasty

4.
Maurya Dynasty

5.
Hellenistic Era
a.
technological advances, opening of the Silk Road, golden age, extensive trade, long decline
b.
located in the Fertile Crescent, polytheistic, developed cuneiform, Hammurabi's Code
c.
Greek culture spread by Alexander the Great as he conquered new territories and blended with local traditions
d.
Golden Age in India, extensive trade, Asoka spread Buddhism
e.
signs of cities, writing system is still undeciphered, decline also a mystery

50 me on july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!