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World History, Book 1, covers prehistory through the 1500s to present the ancient classical and medieval roots of humanity. Part 1, Introduction to History, makes students aware of the procedures and processes that produce an accurate and fair historical picture. Part 2, The Ancient World, examines the growth of cities and development of specialized skills and trades. Lessons include Ancient Near Eastern Religions and The Art of Africa. Part 3, Classical Culture, studies the Greeks and Romans. Lessons include The Golden Apogee of Greece and The Rise of Rome: Law, Language, and Legions. Part 4, The East, introduces students to some of the oldest continuous civilizations. Lessons include Syria, Persia, and the Ottoman Empire and China: Art as Culture. Part 5, Belief Systems, considers how major religions and belief systems influenced the ancient world and continue to remain forces in the modern world. Lessons include Judaism: History and Culture and Asian Beliefs: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Part 6, The West, considers the development of societies in Western Europe. Lessons include Celtic Culture and Medieval Society: Rise of the Cities and Middle Class. Paleo-Indians and the people of Central and South America are studied in Part 7, The Americas. Lessons in Part 8, The Renaissance, include Humanism in Renaissance Art and Guidelines for Governing: Utopia and The Prince.
Lessons foster students’ oral and written communication skills and challenge students to analyze the impact of events, ideas, and individuals in shaping history. Academic activities include reading, writing, questioning, charting, mapping, small- and large-group activities, brainstorming, problem solving, and student presentations.
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