Description
Units: Foundations of History and Historical Thinking, Early Human Societies and the Cradle of Civilization, Ancient River Valley Civilizations, Classical Civilizations: Greece and Rome, Classical Civilizations: China and India, World Religions and Philosophical Traditions, Diverse Cultures and Societies of the Ancient World, The Medieval World: Europe, Islamic Golden Age, and Beyond, End of the Middle Ages and the Dawn of the Renaissance.
This global history course introduces students to humanity’s earliest societies and enduring legacies. Beginning with the tools of historical thinking, students explore the rise of agriculture, early river valley civilizations, and the achievements of Greece, Rome, India, and China. They examine the origins and teachings of major world religions and philosophies, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Confucianism. The course highlights cultural exchange through ancient trade, African kingdoms, the Americas, and Polynesian voyagers. A full unit covers the medieval world—from feudal Europe to the Islamic Golden Age—and the course culminates in the art, science, and ideas of the Renaissance. With a focus on cultural understanding and global connections, students build a strong foundation in how the past shapes the present.
