The contributions of the Sumerians, Semites, Babylonians and Assyrians who occupied the Tigris-Euphrates Valley are depicted against authentic locales that include Babylon, Ur and Nineveh. These people were first to use the arch and the wheel. They developed a code of laws, a system of writing and military science - all of which have become a part of Western civilization. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000363
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)