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Important Resources
In class we will be using Google Classroom and Zoom.
World History Syllabus (2).pdfPlease read the Syllabus carefully.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE: Please contact Mrs. Leonard via email mleonard@bcswan.net
What we will cover ...
What we will cover ...
Unit 1 Ancient River Civilizations & Classical Greece and Rome
Unit 1 Ancient River Civilizations & Classical Greece and Rome
An overview of the beginnings of civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, Greece and Rome to the Fall of the Western Roman Empire
Unit 2 World Religions and Philosophies
Unit 2 World Religions and Philosophies
A brief overview of the leaders, practices, and belief systems from world religions
Unit 3 Middle Ages
Unit 3 Middle Ages
This unit gives an overview of the societies during the Middle Ages, from Africa to Asia and Western Europe including Cultural Renaissances of the Islamic, Chinese, and Japanese Civilizations.
Unit 4 Italian Renaissance and The Reformation
Unit 4 Italian Renaissance and The Reformation
This unit will look into the new forms of thought and art that are emerging in Western Europe towards the end of the Middle Ages and how it influences future Political, Social and Economic Systems
Unit 5 Exploration, Absolutism, and Expansion
Unit 5 Exploration, Absolutism, and Expansion
In this unit we will be overviewing the stirrings of "Globalization" for many European Powers. Also, we discuss Asian explorers who were a precursor to the European Age of Exploration. In addition, we will cover the rise of Centralized Absolute Political States.
Unit 6 Revolution and Enlightenment
Unit 6 Revolution and Enlightenment
An overview of the change in political, social, and economic thought emerging in Europe leading to multiple overthrows of existing governments and belief systems.
Unit 7 Industrialization and Imperialism
Unit 7 Industrialization and Imperialism
A brief look into the world at how societies are affected by the Industrial Revolution and the rise of global competition for resources.
Unit 8 Global Conflict
Unit 8 Global Conflict
A look at the results of increased conflicts and economic interdependency during the late 19th Century and early 20th Century.
Unit 9 Cold War & Nationalist Movements
Unit 9 Cold War & Nationalist Movements
Overview of the competition of Capitalism/Democracy vs Communism and the race to becoming the world dominating power between USA and USSR. We will also look at how Nationalist movements begin to become more widespread due to imperialism and other political and economic tensions.
Unit 10 Global Challenges and Contemporary Issues
Unit 10 Global Challenges and Contemporary Issues
This unit will cover issues that span the 20th and 21st Centuries and how Cultural Diffusion and Interactions have produced new changes and challenges in the modern world.
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