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2016.17 Seventh Grade, Social Studies, Quarter 1
The Fall and Legacy of Rome and the Early Modern World Civilizations of Africa, China, and the Islamic World: Students analyze the legacy of
the Roman Empire and the consequences of the fall of the Roman Empire. Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, social, and
religious structures of the civilizations in Africa, China, and the Islamic World. Students will also make connections of which civilizations
influence the United States today in our form of government, architecture, and language. Students will also analyze the geographic, political,
economic, social, and religious structures of the civilizations.
On-Going Standards
On-Going “I Can” Statements
Honor the U.S. Constitution and recognize its significance and
purpose.
Constitution Day-September 17th
Federal Mandate 36 U.S. Code § 106
I can honor the U.S. Constitution and recognize its significance on
Constitution Day.
I can recognize the role of the Magna Carta in developing our Constitution
and the growing understanding of natural rights.
Analyze various historical sources effectively, including:
 Primary sources
 Texts
 Political cartoons
 Maps
 Songs
 Movies
 Recordings
I can analyze historical primary sources, texts, political cartoons, maps,
songs, movies and recordings effectively.
Use technology effectively and appropriately to enhance the
learning and develop 21st century learners.
I can investigate and discover historical facts and make connections that
impact my life today.
I can think in creative and innovative ways using technology to
communicate and collaborate, research and solve problems in an
appropriate manner to learn history and geography.
Tennessee State Standards
Student Friendly “I Can” Statements
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*NOTE: Teacher’s Discretion
Review government and economic systems, citizenship concept;
Judaism and Christianity religions, and the Roman Empire from 6 th
grade curriculum. [1 ½ to 2 weeks suggested]
The Fall of the Roman Empire
Fall of Rome Standards
7.SS.1 Analyze the legacy of the Roman Empire.
I can develop a graphic organizer to analyze the legacy of the Roman
Empire.
7.WCE.SS.1 Read Eusebius of Caesarea Ecclesiastical History to
describe Constantine.
I can describe the importance of Constantine’s conversion to Christianity
and Constantinople by analyzing Ecclesiastical History.
I can identify the consequences of the fall of the Roman Empire.
I can integrate the consequences of the fall of Rome into future empires
and leaders.
7.SS.2 Summarize the consequences of the fall of the Roman
Empire including the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire as
the Byzantine Empire, Justinian and the significance of
Constantinople.
Islam World [AD 400-1500s]
Islamic World Standards
7.SS.3 Identify the physical location and features and the climate of
the Arabian Peninsula, its relationship to surrounding bodies of land
and water, including Northern Africa, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea,
Caspian Sea, Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Nile River.
I can create and label a map identifying the major physical features,
climate and bodies of water surrounding the Arabian Peninsula including
Northern Africa, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers, and the Nile River.
7.SS.4 Describe the expansion of Muslim rule through conquests
and the spread of cultural diffusion of Islam and the Arabic
language.
I can describe the expansion on Muslim rule through the Arabic region by
conquests and the spread of Islam and the Arabic language.
7.SS.5 Trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of
Muhammad, including Islam’s historical connections to Judaism and
Christianity.
I can identify the basic tenants and founder of Islam and compare them to
Judaism and Christianity.
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7.SS.6 Explain the significance of the Qur’an and the Sunnah as the
primary sources of Islamic beliefs, practice, and law and their
influence in Muslims’ daily life.
I can explain the significance of the writings of Islam by creating a graphic
organizer comparing Muslims’ daily life to Islamic beliefs, practices and
laws.
7.SS.7 Analyze the origins and impact of different sects within Islam,
Sunnis and Shi’ites.
I create a chart showing the origins, impact, similarities and differences
between Sunnis and Shi’ites.
7.SS.8 Examine and summarize the contributions Muslim scholars
made to later civilizations in the areas of science, geography,
mathematics, philosophy, medicine, art, and literature.
I can summarize the contributions of Muslim scholars in philosophy,
medicine, literature, and architecture, including:
 The Thousand and One Nights
 Arabic numerals/concept of zero
 calligraphy
7.SS.9 Describe the establishment of trade routes among Asia,
Africa, and Europe and the role of merchants in Arab society.
I can identify major trade routes through the Middle East, Africa and
Europe on a map.
7.SS.10 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital
sources to examine the art and architecture, including the Taj
Mahal during the Mughal period.
I can interpret the role merchants had on Arab society.
7.SS.11 Explain the importance of Mehmed II the Conqueror and
Suleiman the Magnificent.
I can create a multimedia presentation on the historical role of Mehmed II
and Suleiman the Magnificent.
7.SS.12 Write an explanatory text to describe the Shāh ‘Abbās and
how his policies of cultural blending led to the Golden Age and the
rise of the Safavid Empire.
I can write an explanatory piece to describe the Golden Age of Islam and
the influence of Shāh ‘Abbās and rise of the Safavid Empire.
I can research and examine the art and architecture of the Mughal period
including the Taj Mahal.
Africa Standards
Africa [AD 400–1500s]
7.SS.13 Analyze the growth of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai kingdoms
including trading centers such as Timbuktu and Jenne, which would
later develop into centers of culture and learning.
I can analyze the growth of African trading centers into hubs of culture
and learning.
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7.SS.14 Draw evidence from informational texts to describe the role
of the trans-Saharan caravan trade in the changing religious and
cultural characteristics of West Africa and the influence of Islamic
beliefs, ethics, and law.
I can use evidence from informational texts to describe how the culture of
West Africa changed via the trans-Saharan caravan trade route.
7.SS.15 Examine the importance of written and oral traditions in the
transmission of African history and culture.
I can examine the importance of written and oral traditions in teaching
and preserving African history and culture.
7.SS.16 Analyze the importance of family, labor specialization, and
regional commerce in the development of states and cities in West
Africa.
I can analyze the importance of family, labor specialization, and regional
commerce in the development of states and cities in West Africa.
7.SS.17 Explain the importance of Mansa Musa and locate his
pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324.
I can explain the importance of Mansa Musa and track his pilgrimage to
Mecca.
7.SS.18 Compare the indigenous religious practices observed by
early Africans before and after contact with Islam and Christianity.
I can analyze and draw from primary sources of how the Mali Empire
recovers from war and returns to prosperity by trans-Saharan
Caravan trading in the cultural characteristics of West Africa.
7.WCS.SS.4 Analyze primary source excerpts from “Sundiata: An
Epic of Old Mali.”
I can explain the value of oral history as preferred by early Africans by
analyzing an excerpt of Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali.
China Standards
China [AD 400-1500s]
7.SS.19 Create a visual or multimedia display to identify the physical
location and major geographical features of China including the
Yangtze River, Yellow River, Himalayas, Plateau of Tibet, and the
Gobi Desert.
7.SS.20 Describe the reunification of China under the Tang Dynasty
and reasons for the cultural diffusion of Buddhism.
7.SS.21 Analyze the role of kinship and Confucianism in maintaining
I can create a visual or multimedia display to identify the Yangtze River,
Yellow River, Himalayas, Plateau of Tibet and the Gobi Desert.
I can describe the reunification of China under the Tang Dynasty and
reasons for the cultural diffusion of Buddhism.
I can explain the role of kinship and Confucianism in maintaining order
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order and hierarchy.
and hierarchy by analyzing an excerpt of Analects.
7.SS.22 Summarize the significance of the rapid agricultural,
commercial, and technological development during the Song
Dynasties.
I can summarize the significance of the rapid agricultural, commercial,
and technological development during the Song Dynasties.
7.SS.23 Trace the spread of Chinese technology to other parts of
Asia, the Islamic world, and Europe including papermaking, woodblock printing, the compass and gunpowder.
I can trace the spread of Chinese technology to other parts of Asia, the
Islamic World, and Europe including papermaking, wood-block printing,
the compass and gunpowder.
7.SS.24 Describe and locate the Mongol conquest of China including
Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan.
I can describe and locate the Mongol conquest of China including Genghis
Khan and Kublai Khan.
7.SS.25 Engage effectively in a collaborative discussion describing
the development of the imperial state and the scholar-official class
[Neo-Confucianism].
I can engage effectively in a collaborative discussion describing the
development of the imperial state and the scholar-official class [NeoConfucianism].
7.SS.26 Draw evidence from informational texts to analyze the
contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building
projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the
Great Wall, isolationism, and sea voyages.
I can draw evidence from informational texts to analyze the Ming Dynasty
including building projects, the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of
the Great Wall, isolationism and sea voyages.
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