Mr. Anderson   World History I

Welcome to the World History I site. Below is a basic syllabus of the course along with a table containing the activities for every class for the entire year. Each day is outlined and is related to both the state frameworks and the student expectations for learning at Harwich High School. The projects, quizzes, tests and essays that are to be completed are tentatively outlined beginning from the first day of school.

Link to World History I Syllabus
Link to World History I Curriculum

Major Topics of Study

Unit 1: The Beginnings of Civilizations and World Religions

 Unit 2: Classical Civilizations-- Greek and Roman Cultures

Unit 3: The World in Transition

Byzantine Empire

Muslim Expansion

Kievan Russia and the Mongol Empire:   (CLICK HERE for Kievan Rus website)

Turkish Empire

Medieval Europe

The Middle Empire of china

Japan's Classical Age

Africa: Cities and States

Pre-Columbian America: Mayan, Aztecs, and Inca.

Unit 4: Trade and Revival and The Emergence of Modern Nations

Renaissance and Reformation

Scientific Revolution and Exploration

Absolute Monarchies and Constitutional Governments

World History Textbook: World History: People and Nations

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