Middle School World History

This is a two-Semester course. In Semester A, you’ll learn about major historical events that took place around the world. In the first unit, you will trace the development of early humans. You will also be introduced to the Neolithic Revolution. In the second unit, you will study the development of early civilizations of the Middle East and North Africa. In the third unit, you will analyze the development and characteristics of early civilizations of India and China. You’ll also explore the origins and beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism. In the last unit, you will learn about the later civilizations of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. In Semester B, you’ll learn about major historical events that took place in the world. In the first unit, you will learn about the developments and characteristics of classical civilizations in Asia and the Americas. In the second unit, you’ll trace the development of classical Greece and Rome. In the third unit, you’ll analyze the development and characteristics of the early medieval period. In the fourth unit, you’ll learn about the growth of civilizations in Africa and Asia during the late medieval period. In the last unit, you’ll analyze the transformation of western Europe during the late Middle Ages.