HIS421A

This survey course in ancient and medieval history traces the evolution and the principal events in human history. Emphasis will be placed on relating historical events and legacies to the present. Students will be introduced briefly to the periods of pre-history before focusing more intently on ages and eras beginning with the Paleolithic Age (Stone Age). The course follows a chronological path exploring the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt; the cultural achievements of the Greeks and the Romans; the rise of Christianity, Islam, and other religions; and the Feudal System.