World History
COURSE SYLLABUS
Mr. Hammer
Contact information: one 816-736-5340 ext. 2077
I.Objectives of the Course
The completion of this course should enable the student to:
1. Locate and label countries, cities, geographical land formations and major bodies of water.
2.Identify the interrelationships that exist between various cultures.
3. Identify the uniqueness of each culture or region studied.
4. Describe he relationship of past evens with current events.
5. Compare and contrast political philosophies.
6. Compare and contrast major religions.
7. Identify economic, technological and environmental changes that have had a major impact on the development of various cultures.
8. Identify men and women whose actions or inventions have resulted in major changes for their respective country or for the development of mankind.
9. Write specific essays and conduct research on selected topics.
10. Organize and participate in various group activities.
11. Debate past and present social, political and economical issues.
Beginning of CivilizationObjectives / GLE / Theme / Bloom's
Define Civilization and identify the characteristics of early civilizations / 6:A1 / Regions Technology / 1
Appraise the contributions of Mesopotamian civilizations to modern political, social, and economic institutions. / 6:A1 6:B2 6:C3 6:E5 5:D4 5:G7 / 5
Ancient Greece and Rome
Objectives / GLE / Theme / Bloom's
Assess how Ancient Greek government and philosophy were a foundation for western political institutions. / 1:A1 3:B2 / Law and Reason Technology Religion Regions Global Interaction / 5
Evaluate Roman law's contributions to Western civilization. / 1:A1 3:B2 / 5
Discuss reasons for the fall of Rome / 6:D4 / 4
Determine the role of the Byzantine Empire in preserving the Greco-Roman accomplishments and Christianity in Europe. / 6:A1 6:E5 / 4
Religion and Medieval Times
Objectives / GLE / Theme / Bloom's
Analyze how Islam was established and how it grew. / 6:A1 / Law and Reason Religion Regions Global Interaction / 4
Outline how the Christian Church brought order and unity to Europe during the early Middle Ages. / 2b:A1 / 4
Analyze the differences between the manorial system and feudalism. / 2b:A1 4:F6 3:B2 / 4
Analyze the effects of the Crusades on the decline of feudalism. / 6:E5 2b:A1 6:A1 / 4
Research the effects of the plague on political, religious, and social institutions. / 6:B2 6:C3 6:D4 5:G7 / 4
Renaissance, Reformation and Exploration
Objectives / GLE / Theme / Bloom's
Classify the new ways of thinking established by the Renaissance and Reformation, including humanism, new developments in the arts and influences on later developments. / 2:B2 / Law and Reason Technology Religion Regions Global Interaction / 4
Analyze the impact of European Exploration toward the establishment of trading routes and colonies. / 3:C3 2b:F6 2b:I9 2b:C3 / 4
Analyze the impact of European Exploration on the New and Old World. / 3:C3 5:G7 2b:I9 2b:C3 / 4
Critique or debate the social, economic, and demographic impact of slavery. / 2b:I9 2b:C3 / 5
Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
Objectives / GLE / Theme / Bloom's
Analyze the change in scientific thought and how this change affected other fields. / 2b:D4 / Law and Reason Technology Regions Global Interaction / 4
Analyze the factors that helped Enlightenment ideas spread throughout Europe. / 1:B2 2b:E5 / 4
Outline the impact of European monarchs on regional development. / 2b:E5 / 4
French and Industrial Revolutions
Objectives / GLE / Theme / Bloom's
Explain the causes and effects of the French Revolution. / 2b:E5 / Law and Reason Technology Regions Global Interaction / 2
Evaluate the reign of Napoleon including his rise, fall, and impact on other nations. / 2b:E5 / 5
Analyze how new technology advanced the growth of industry. / 2b:F6 / 4
Explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution on people's lives. / 2b:F6 / 2
Nationalism, Imperialism, and WWI
Objectives / GLE / Theme / Bloom's
Determine the political, economic, and social causes of Imperialism. / 2b:H8 2b:G7 / Technology Regions Global Interaction / 4
Compare and Contrast how imperialism affected India, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. / 2b:H8 2b:G7 / 4
Analyze how and why Africa was divided during the age of Imperialism and understand the lasting effects it had on the continent. / 2b:H8 / 4
Evaluate the positive and negative outcomes attributed to the rise of nationalism throughout Europe before WWI. / 2b:H8 / 5
Fascism, Communism and Democracy
Objectives / GLE / Theme / Bloom's
Explain the causes and results of World War I and World War II / 2b:G7 / Law and Reason Regions Global Interaction Terror / 2
Determine the impact of the Great Depression on world events. / 4:F6 6:D4 / 4
Analyze the development of dictatorships around the world and the impact on both the people under fascist and communist dictatorships. / 6:C3 3:B2 3:C3 / 4
Analyze the collapse of European colonial empires and emergence of new nations / 5:G7 6:D4 / 4
II.Course Outline
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.
III. Method of Instruction
- 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
- Content will also be presented by lecture and guided discussion.
- Class readings/documents/test/posts will be on Quia.com Specific class web page is listed on the last page of the syllabus.
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.
Homeworkor in-class work will be accepted for 60% 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.
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