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We start with a thorough understanding of the city-state of Athens and their democracy. The USA is highly dependent on the political lessons of the Ancient Greeks. Next is the bloody city-state of Sparta. We will look at the warrior culture that inspires many soldiers and patriots today. We will also compare and contrast some of the popular aspects of Sparta as shown in modern movies. Lastly we will look at the many Gods and Goddess of Ancient Greece.
Unit 4. Civilizations of the Americas
This unit will introduce the foundation cultures of the Americas. We look at the Early Native Americans and roots of Aztec. We then take a deeper look into the influence of the Aztec and the differences with their competing societies: Mayans, Incas, and Olmecs.
Unit 3. Ancient Near East
There is so much in this unit that it can be hard to remember everything going on. This unit will require a lot of study time. Here we look at the Fertile Crescent, with its Sumerians and Babylon. We then see the Phoenicians and their impressive naval technologies. After that, we move on to Ancient Egypt. We will look at Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, and more. Lastly we have the appearance of the Jewish people and discuss the ideals of polytheism and monotheism.
Unit 2. Origins
The origins unit is pretty self-explanatory. We will look into the archeological findings on the earliest people on the planet. We will not just look at what they eat and drink but understand what it takes to become a civilization. We will explore the early Stone Age and their cave drawings, hunting and gathering culture, as well as the diffusion of people across the world.
Unit 1. Core Concepts
This unit of study is used to explain the basic concepts that all students should know in order to learn history. It breaks down historical sources, maps, and geography skills in part 1. The second part describes forms of government, political systems, and the foundations of economy. The third, and more engaging section is culture, religion, and advancement of technology.
Units of Study
This is another unit that will take a great deal of time to learn and study for. The Romans have several Gods and Goddess as well. We need to study the rise of the Roman Republic, its transition into an Empire, and then is inevitable collapse. During this unit, we also introduce the Christian people as a new religion and culture. We will take some time to determine why Rome fell and whether or not they could have avoided their demise.
Unit 7. Ancient India and China
Ancient India gives us a chance to see the world from a culture that is not Judea-Christian and non-European. Through the Indian culture we learn about the Hindu and Buddhist teachings. We take a very close look at the Gupta Empire. As we move forward, we look at Ancient China and their several long-lasting dynasties. China is often seen as the longest lasting, continuous culture and nation in the World. We will explore the Great Wall, the Art of War, Terracotta Warriors, and the Forbidden City.
Unit 8. African and Asian Civilizations
We start this unit by transitioning into China in the Middle Ages. He we see the demand for rights and an invitation for foreigners. It then moves to the early African civilizations of coastal africa. The spread of people, goods, and ideas always align with the navigable waterways. We then move into the Middle East again to introduce the last of the Big 5 Religions. The Islamic
