Geographical location: Where was this civilization located? How did the geographical location affect the civilization’s development? Beginning: How did the civilization first emerge? Important achievements: What were some of the important contributions and achievements of this civilization? Important leaders or rulers: Who were the important figures, and how did they influence the civilization’s development or rise to power? End or decline: How did the civilization decline? What brought it to an end? Lasting impact: How has the civilization affected the modern world (that is, what was its scientific, cultural, or political impact)?