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Swallows Charter Academy
Domain Map
World History- Early Civilizations
Grade 10
Created 9/1/15
Torie Carter
Grade-Level Domain MAP
Content
State Standards
Literature – If applicable, list the content and skill
guidelines for this domain from the ELA Sequence.
These can be found in the Teacher Handbook or
selected from the Core Knowledge Sequence.
List those state standards that align to the subjectspecific guidelines.
History/Geography –
History
1. The historical method of inquiry to ask questions,
evaluate primary and secondary sources, critically
analyze and interpret data, and develop
interpretations defended by evidence from a
variety of primary and secondary sources
a. Evaluate a historical source for point of
view and historical context (DOK 2-3)
b. Differentiate between facts and historical
interpretations, recognizing that a
historian’s narrative reflects his or her
judgment about the significance of
particular facts (DOK 2-3)
2. Analyze the key concepts of continuity and change,
cause and effect, complexity, unity and diversity
over time
a. Evaluate continuity and change over the
course of world history (DOK 1-3)
b. Investigate causes and effects of
significant events in world history (DOK 12)
c. Analyze the complexity of events in world
history (DOK 2-3)
d. Examine and evaluate issues of unity and
diversity in world history (DOK 1-3)
3. The significance of ideas as powerful forces
throughout history
a. Discuss the historical development and
impact of major world religions and
philosophies. Topics to include but not
limited to the Enlightenment and modern
changes in Christianity, Islam, Judaism,
Buddhism and Hinduism (DOK 1-3)
b. Investigate the historical development of
and impact of major scientific and
technological innovations. Topics to
include but not limited to the Industrial
Revolution (DOK 1-4)
c. Evaluate the historical development and
impact of political thought, theory and
actions (DOK 1-3)
d. Describe and analyze the historical
development and impact of the arts and
literature on the culture of the United
States (DOK 1-3)
Geography
1. Use different types of maps and geographic tools
Unit 1: Early Civilizations
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Foundations of Civilation (Prehistory-300 BC)
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Understanding Our Past
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Neolithic Revolution
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Beginnings of Civilization
Ancient Middle East and Egypt
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City-States of Ancient Sumer
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Invaders, Traders, and Empire Builders
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Kingdom on the Nile
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Akkadians, Babylonians, Hittites,
Assyrians, Persians, Phoenicians
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom,
New Kingdom
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Egyptian Civilization
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Roots of Judaism
Ancient India and China
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Early Civilizations of India and Pakistan
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Hinduism and Buddhism
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Powerful Empires of India
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Mauryan Empire
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Gupta Empire
Rise of Civilization in China
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Shang Dynasty
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Zhou Dynasty
Strong Rulers Unite China
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Qin Dynasty
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Han Dynasty
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Swallows Charter Academy
Domain Map
World History- Early Civilizations
Grade 10
Created 9/1/15
Torie Carter
to analyze features on Earth to investigate and
solve geographic questions
a. Gather data, make inferences and draw
conclusions from maps and other visual
representations (DOK 1-3)
b. Create and interpret various graphs,
tables, charts, and thematic maps (DOK 13)
c. Locate physical and human features and
evaluate their implications for society
(DOK 1-3)
2. The interconnected nature of the world, its people
and places
a. Explain how the uneven distribution of
resources in the world can lead to conflict,
competition, or cooperation among
nations, regions, and cultural groups
(DOK 1-2)
b. Explain how migration of people and
movement of goods and ideas can enrich
cultures, but also create tensions (DOK 12)
c. Analyze how cooperation and conflict
influence the division and control of Earth
(DOK 1-2)
d. Make predictions and draw conclusions
about the global impact of cultural
diffusion (DOK 1-3)
Science –
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Advancements in medicine and technology
such as trepanation, surgery, ironwork,
weaponry and farm tools, mathematics, and
papermaking
Visual Arts –
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Calligraphy
Music – N/A
Language Arts
Core Knowledge
State Standards
1. Oral Expression and Listening
 Effectively operating in small and large
groups to accomplish a goal requires active
listening
2. Reading for All Purposes
 Literary and historical influences
determine the meaning of traditional and
contemporary literary texts
 The development of new ideas and
concepts within informational and
persuasive manuscripts
2 Writing and Composition
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Swallows Charter Academy
Domain Map
World History- Early Civilizations
Grade 10
Created 9/1/15
Torie Carter
 Organizational writing patterns inform or
persuade an audience
 Grammar, language usage, mechanics, and
clarity are the basis of ongoing refinements
and revisions within the writing process
Research and Reasoning
3
An author’s reasoning is the essence of legitimate
writing and requires evaluating text for validity and
accuracyRWC10-GR.10-S.4-GLE.2
Prior Knowledge
What Students Will Learn In Future Grades
Grade 2:
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N/A
Early Civilizations in Asia: India and China
Grade 4:
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China: Dynasties and Conquerors
Grade 6:
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World Geography: Spatial Sense
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Judaism and Christianity
Grade 7:
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Geography of Western and Central Europe
Grade 8:
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Geography of China
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Geography of the Middle East
Cross-Curricular Links
Literature:
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Science:
The Man Who Forgot by Liezi
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Human Evolution
Language Arts: Poetry
Mathematics:
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
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Geometry and Engineering the Pyramids
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Psalm 23
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365 Day Calendar based on Egyptian astronomy
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The Mahabharata
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Decimal System
Domain Vocabulary
Artifact
Fertile Crescent
Subcontinent
Prehistory
Mesopotamia
Monsoon
Culture
Sumer
Rajah
Archaeology
Ziggurat
Acculturation
Technology
Cuneiform
Veneration
Old Stone Age/Paleolithic
Period
Civil law
Atman
Criminal law
Moksha
Barter economy
Reincarnation
Money economy
Karma
Alphabet
Dharma
New Stone Age/Neolithic
Period
Nomad
Animism
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Swallows Charter Academy
Domain Map
World History- Early Civilizations
Grade 10
Created 9/1/15
Torie Carter
Domesticate
Cataract
Ahimsa
Surplus
Delta
Caste
Civilization
Dynasty
Four Noble Truths
Polytheistic
Pharaoh
Eightfold Path
Cultural diffusion
Vizier
Nirvana
pictograph
Bureaucracy
Missionary
Hieroglyphics
Decimal system
Papyrus
Dowry
Monotheistic
Dynastic cycle
Prophet
Philosophy
Diaspora
Filial piety
covenant
Calligraphy
Civil servent
Instructional UNITS (optional)
Literature
When units have
been developed
using this Domain
MAP, list the title(s)
of your units here
for reference.
History /
Geography
Science
Visual Arts
Music
Early Civilizations
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