World History
Description
World History
History comes alive in this dynamic course which combines historical knowledge with inquiry and analysis.
Students learn the different historical eras, their famous figures and events, and their contributions to the world’s development.
Units include:
- Foundation of Civilization – Mesopotamia
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Middle East
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
- Ancient India
- Ancient China
- Islamic Civilizations
- Byzantine Empire
- Medieval Europe
- Medieval Japan
- Medieval Africa
- Crusaders
- Emergence of the Nation State
- Early African Kingdoms
- Pre Columbian Travel
- Eastern Great Powers
- Renaissance and Reformation
- Exploration & Expansion
- Money & Monarchs
- Age of Enlightenment
- Revolution in England and North America
- French Revolution & Napoleon
- Independence Outside Europe
- Industrial Revolution
- Currents of Thought
- Growth of Democracy
- Triumph of Nationalism
- Franco-Prussian War
- Africa & Imperialism
- Asia & the West
- World War I
- Aftermath of WW I
- Depression
- Rise of Totalitarianism
- World War II
- Holocaust
- Atom Bomb
- Cold War
- Space War
- Middle East
- Post WWII Africa & Asia
- Modern Latin America
- Europe & US Since 1970
- Fall of Communism
- Global Growth & Global Crisis
- Global Cooperation
Activities & Projects include:
- Meet the historical figures who played pivotal roles in their eras
- Study timeline of the Jews and where Jews live
- Identify triggers of major wars and historical events
- Research and evaluate famous turning points and their outcomes
- Relive famous wars and battles, with personal stories from the fighters
- Study the Holocaust with Project Witness resources
- Travel on virtual field trips, across the world, and back in time
- Perform a research project on the role and accomplishments of current day global organizations
- Study the science of diplomacy and the role of the US State Department
This is a one-year course. Recommended prerequisite: World Geography.
