Metallic ores, medicinal plants, rare gemstones, good building stone, unique animals, and spices are all examples of natural resources that made a great impact on human existence in the ancient world. Students can learn how people in the ancient world solved common problems through the development of technology. Stone tools, pulleys, concrete, water clocks, and aqueducts were invented to make life easier in ancient times. Students can learn that ancient people had a strong interest in scientific principles such as astronomy, geometry, and physics. These principles helped them to grow better crops, to keep track of time, and to build safe and magnificent buildings.
Students can learn about different governmental structures and how they reflect community values.
Students can learn about different language structures, different symbols and alphabets used to communicate ideas, and how those ideas were recorded. Students can learn about different stories told throughout time and how those stories reflected cultural viewpoints about nature and human relationships. Students can learn about historic achievements in the visual arts, music, dance, and theater. Many of these achievements influenced the development of modern artistic expression. Lists of links to all sorts of ancient art and culture sites, organized by topic area.