Ancient History

COURSE CONTENT

Theory

This course provides students with an understanding of past events and civilisations, focusing on the beliefs and contributions of three ancient civilisations: Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece. Students explore Ancient Mesopotamia, investigating the creation of city-states and empires, while also examining the invention of writing – a pivotal development in human history. Students also explore Ancient Egypt, focusing on kingship, power and beliefs in the Old, Middle and New Kingdom periods. Finally, students investigate the causes and consequences of change to the social, political and economic features of Ancient Greece, considering their historical significance.

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