Subject: Social Studies

Honors World History

Course Type: Honors High School

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Credits: 1.0

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Course Description

This course examines the major events and turning points of world history from ancient times to the present. Students investigate the development of classical civilizations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, and they explore the economic, political, and social revolutions that have transformed human history. The use of recurring themes, such as social history, democratic government, and the relationship between history and the arts, allows students to draw connections between the past and the present, among cultures, and among multiple perspectives.

Textbook: World History - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021

Course Objectives

Investigate the development of civilization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas and explore how societies change over time.

Analyze technological, political, social, and economic revolutions in world history.

Explore and analyze historical conflicts and challenges between nations to present day.

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Course Contents

Module TitleModule Topic(s)
Module 1: The Rise of Ancient Civilizations
Module 2: Classical Traditions & Belief Systems
Module 3: Rise and Fall of Medieval Civilization Module
Module 4: Zones of Exchange/Rise of Globalization
Module 5: The Italian Renaissance
Module 6: Pre-Reformation Movements
Module 7: Religious Reformation
Module 8: Europe in the 16th Century
Module 9: Colonial Expansion & European Revolts
Module 10: French Influence on Europe
Module 11: Science, Industrialism/Enlightenment
Module 12: Societal Changes in the 1800s
Module 13: Nationalism’s Political Influence
Module 14: World War I
Module 15: The Ending/Aftermath of WWI
Module 16: World Government & Conflicts
Module 17: World War II
Module 18: WWII’s End & Fallout
Module 19: Cold War’s Conclusion/Africa
Module 20: The Middle East & Asia
Module 21: Asia & Latin America
Module 22: Central & South America

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