HIS 011 - World History to 1500

.50 High School Credits

World History is a college-preparatory first semester course in a two-course sequence designed to introduce students to the patterns of human civilization that have emerged throughout history. The course is structured thematically with major emphasis on analyzing the impact of key people, geographic locations, significant speeches, documents, and events. The course covers the history of major world events starting with the rise of civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia and ends with the study of the impact of the Scientific Revolution in Europe. The course addresses the following topics: the River Valley Civilizations, ancient India and China, ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, the Byzantine Empire, rise and spread of Islam, the Mughal and Ottoman dynasties, the African kingdoms and diasporas, rise of the Mongolian Empire, the golden age of China, feudal Japan, various southeast Asian kingdoms and societies, the Renaissance in Europe with focus on the Reformation, the Age of Exploration and contact with American cultural groups, and the Scientific Revolution. Students will better understand the political, economic, and social forces that shaped the world by developing their analytical reading skills as well as their critical thinking abilities through a variety of methods, such as essays, papers, projects, and other forms of feedback tools.

Satisfies a Graduation Requirement: World History
Note: Course is primarily a high school sophomore course and will prepare the student for U.S. History. HIS 011 shall be taken before HIS 012. College preparatory course.

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HIS 011 - World History to 1500