This powerpoint packet was used with a 9th grade Global I class in New York. I wanted this packet to be more engaging and interactive than regular notes. For this reason, there is a variety of activities within this lesson that appeal to multiple modes of learning. This powerpoint covers the Shang Dynasty, Indus River Valley, Ancient Egypt, and the Sumerians. The powerpoint addresses a multitude of Bloom's levels, asking students to rank, compare and contrast, analyze, even draw. This power