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How we understand
civiliza8ons

What is G-R-A-P-E-S?
An acronym that helps us pull out key
informa<on about a civiliza<on so we can
understand the civiliza<on in a beBer, more
organized way

What is G-R-A-P-E-S?

An acronym that helps us pull out key

informa<on about a civiliza<on so we can
understand the civiliza<on in a beBer, more
organized way
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Geography
What is the environment like?

How does the environment

inuence the way the people
live?

What kind of natural

resources does the civiliza<on
have?

How do the people

interact with other nearby
socie<es?

Religion

What does the civiliza<on

believe about god?
How do people explain the
supernatural?
Describe what the
major religion is like

Who are the religious leaders?

How important is religion in
everyday life?

Achievements
Arts, architecture, intellectual, etc.

Are there any monumental architectural

achievements?

Are there any cri<cal

technological achievements?

Are there any major wriBen works or

visual arts?

Are the people thinking in new or

dierent ways?

Poli8cal

What is the government like?

Is there one ruler, or many?

How does the government impact

the people?
Is there an organized military?
What is its role?

Economic
How does the civiliza<on make
wealth?

How is wealth distributed?

How are jobs determined by
the society?

What is the system of trading like?

Society
What are the common
tradi<ons?

Is there a social class

system?
What is the role of
women and children?
Who are the prominent
members of society?

Dos and Donts

Do!
Use details in your answers
Go beyond just the
ques<ons I have listed
Use as many sources as
possible to compile your
G-R-A-P-E-S
Do try to get the big picture
of the civiliza<on

Dont!
Answer only yes or no
Explain, explain, explain!

Just answer the ques<ons

on your worksheet
Use only one source