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Course Summary:

How and why does civilization develop?  Students will address this fundamental question throughout the semester.  The course looks at man’s transition from prehistoric times through the dawn of civilization to the collapse of the Roman Empire.  An analysis of man’s political, economic, social, spiritual, and intellectual development through the centuries will provide a foundation for critical understanding and appreciation of the inherent values of both Western and Eastern civilizations and their impact upon the modern world.

Course Outline:

Unit 1 – Prehistory & The Agricultural Revolution

Unit 2 – Mesopotamia & Israel

Unit 3 – Egypt

Unit 4 – India & China

Unit 5 - Greece

Unit 6 -  American Civilizations

Helpful Course Links:

PH-School - Textbook companion site with practice quizzes

The History Channel Website - video clips and pictures

BBC's Ancient History - summaries of each major unit

7 Wonders of the World - facts and pictures

Mesopotamia - amazing photos from each civilization

Egypt - amazing photos from Egyptian ruins

Ancient Religions - descriptions and mythology 

The Student's Friend - broad overview of World History

Course Files

Assignment Schedules for:

Fall Semester, 2011

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Prehistory

Unit 2: Mesopotamia

Mini-Unit: Israel

Unit 3: Egypt

Unit 4: India

Unit 5: China

Unit 6: Greece

Unit 7: Rome