Ancient Civilizations

090030 Ancient Civilizations - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (NCAA) 

1 credit

In this course, students will study the emergence of the major civilizations of the ancient world, beginning with the early river valley civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, Ancient China and finishing with the dawn of the era of empires, such as the Greeks and the Romans. Students will pay special attention to how societies evolved across this expanse of time - from primitive nomadic communities to more advanced and unified civilizations. By the end of the course, students will possess a thorough understanding of important overarching social, political, religious, and economic themes ni the ancient world. Students will analyze the interactions among the various cultures, emphasizing their enduring contributions and the link, despite time, between the contemporary and ancient worlds.