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World History
COURSE SYLLABUS
Mr. Hammer
Contact information: E-mail [email protected] Phone 816-736-5340 ex. 2077
I. Objectives of the Course
The completion of this course should enable the student to:
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Locate and label countries, cities, geographical land formations and major bodies
of water.
Identify the interrelationships that exist between various cultures.
Identify the uniqueness of each culture or region studied.
Describe he relationship of past evens with current events.
Compare and contrast political philosophies.
Compare and contrast major religions.
Identify economic, technological and environmental changes that have had a major
impact on the development of various cultures.
Identify men and women whose actions or inventions have resulted in major
changes for their respective country or for the development of mankind.
Write specific essays and conduct research on selected topics.
Organize and participate in various group activities.
Debate past and present social, political and economical issues.
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Course Outline
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Part 1 (Prehistory - 3000 B.C.)
1. Prehistoric people/River Valleys.
2. The first civilization/Greatest Advancements.
Part 1 (6000 B.C. - 586 B.C.)
1. The Egyptian civilization.
2. The culture of ancient Egypt.
3. Sumerian civilization.
4. Empires of the Fertile Crescent.
5. The Phoenicians, the Lydians, and the Hebrews.
Part 2 (2500 B.C. - A.D. 535)
1. Indian civilizations arose in the Indus Valley.
2. Aryan invaders.
3. Buddhism and Hinduism.
4. Dynasties and empires rose and fell in ancient India.
5. Civilization flourished in Ancient India.
Part 2 (1500 B.C. - A.D. 589)
1. Geographic and cultural features shape Chinese history.
2. Chinese under the Shang Dynasty.
3. Chinese evolved through changing dynasties.
4. The ancient Chinese philosophies.
5. Chinese under the Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties.
Part 2 (2000 B.C. - 404 B.C.)
1. Greek city-states.
2. Greek government and society.
3. Sparta and Athens.
4. Athens: Recreation and public duties.
5. Greek expansion.
(478 B.C. - 146 B.C.)
6. Greek art.
7. Philosophers and writers of Greece.
8. Alexander the Great
9. Hellenistic culture.
Part 2, 3 (1000 B.C. - A.D. 476)
1. The Romans founded a republic.
2. The Roman Republic expansion.
3. The Roman Republic to Roman Empire.
4. The Roman society and culture.
5. Christianity in Judea.
6. Western Roman decline and fall.
(395 - 1589)
7. The Byzantine Empire.
8. The Mongols in Eurasia.
Part 3 (570 - 1707)
1. Islam and the Muslim Empire.
2. Muslim created an advanced civilization.
3. Muslim and Mongol rulers.
Part 3 (432 - 1328)
1. Frankish rulers.
2. Medieval life.
3. The Church.
4. Kings and Nobles struggle for power.
5. Popes and Emperors Clash.
(1000 - 1500)
6. The Crusaders.
7. Trade increased in Europe.
8. The growth of towns.
9. Medieval culture in towns and cities.
10. Patriotic feelings spread.
11. The temporal power of the Church.
Chapter 1 (1350 - 1700s)
1. Renaissance writers and artists created.
2. The Protestant reformation.
3. The Roman Catholic Church.
4. Popular culture took new forms.
5. The Scientific Revolution.
Chapter 2, 3 (1400-1800)
1. European exploration.
2. Portugal vs. Spain
3. Spain created a vast empire.
4. France emerged as a great power.
Chapter 2 (1368 - 1868)
5. China under the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
6. Tokugawa Shoguns.
7. Decline of the Islamic Empires.
Chapter 4 (1485 - 1800)
1. Absolute Monarchs
2. The King and Commons went to war.
3. Constitutional monarchy.
4. English sea power.
Chapter 5, 6 (1715 - 1829)
1. The Enlightenment and politics.
2. Revolution swept across France.
3. The overthrow of the monarchy.
4. The French Republic.
5. Napoleon and Europe.
6. Congress of Vienna/Age of Metternich
Chapter 9 (1600 - 1900)
1. The Industrial Revolution.
2. Factory systems.
3. New methods and big business.
4. Living and working conditions.
5. Radical socialism.
6. Advances in technology.
7. Advances in science and medicine.
8. Population expansion.
9. Social sciences and education.
10. Romanticism.
Chapter 10 (1806 - 1913)
1. United Italy.
2. United Germany.
3. Internal problems plague Bismarck.
4. Liberal reforms in Russia.
5. Interest in the Balkans.
Chapter 12, 13 (1798 - 1914)
1. Imperialism.
2. Europeans expand claims in North Africa.
3. Carving up Africa.
4. South and East Asia.
Chapter 14 (1882 - 1920)
1. Causes of World War I.
2. WWI.
3. Weapons that changed History.
4. Russian Revolution.
5. Peace Treaties.
Chapter 15 (1919 - 1936)
1. Postwar Prosperity.
2. Worldwide Depression.
3. Rise of the Totalitarian Dictators.
Chapter 15 (1900 - 1938)
1. British lose political control over Middle East.
2. Political changes in Turkey, Persia, and Africa.
3. China’s introduction to Communism and the Modern World.
4. Japan vs. Russia
5. World economic crisis.
Chapter 16, 17 (1921 - 1945)
1. Local conflicts threatened world peace.
2. Hitler’s aggression in Europe sparked WWII.
3. Axis gains.
4. USSR and USA enter war.
5. V.E. Day and V.J. Day.
Chapter 18 (1945 - 1968)
1. Europe attempted to regain political and economic stability.
2. The Cold War.
3. The Soviet Union under Khrushchev.
4. Russia and Communist China.
Chapter 18, 19 (1945 - present)
1. Postwar Japan.
2. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh became independent.
3. Conflict and Vietnam.
Chapter 19, 20 (1945 - present)
1. African nations achieve independence
2. Nations of the Middle East won independence.
3. Wars, Oil, and revolution changed the Middle East.
Chapter 21 (1945 - present)
1. Latin America: political and economic changes.
Chapter 21, 22 (1968 - present)
1. United States and world leadership.
2. Western Europe searched for stability.
3. Political changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
4. Technological change affects ideas and behavior.
5. Globalization
6. Modern culture and future concerns.
III. Method of Instruction
 Content will be presented by lecture and guided discussion.
 Independent study and cooperative learning strategies will be implemented to
support lectures and enhance the learning environment.
 Small group activities will also serve as learning experiences as students react to
selected issues.
 Historical articles and videos will be implemented to enhance the understanding of
concepts
 Class readings/documents/test/posts will be on Quia.com Specific class web
page is listed on the last page of the syllabus.
 Objectives for each unit will be provided for each unit.
IV. Text
World History: The Modern Era. 2009. Prentice Hall
V. Evaluation
Each student will participate in group activities and present independent reports.
Independent or group research projects will be required for each semester. Research
projects may include parts or all of the following requirements: written reports; oral
reports; group presentations.
Tests and quizzes will be worth 60-70% of the total possible points. Assignments and
projects are worth 30-40% of total possible points.
Students must be punctual with all assignments. Homework or in-class work will be
accepted for 50% of its original value starting the day after its due date until the day of
the exam or assessment for that unit. After the test or assessment has been given, no
work from that unit will be accepted for credit. However, students who have a legitimate
conflict or an excused absence will receive an alternate assignment or be granted an
extension.
Students must be present on day when tests or quizzes are given. Only students with
excused absences will be allowed to make up tests or quizzes.
Quia Class Web Pages
World History 1- http://www.quia.com/pages/mhammer27/page5
World History 2-http://www.quia.com/pages/mhammer27/page6
World History 6- http://www.quia.com/pages/mhammer27/page9
Remind 101 will be used for class updates and assignment
information. Parents may also sign up to receive text messages for
class updates and assignment information.
A separate information sheet will be sent home with each student.