Ancient Civilizations

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.

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Unit 1: Early Humans and the Neolithic Revolution

• I can explain how early humans adapted to their environment.
• I can describe the causes and effects of the Neolithic Revolution.
• I can analyze how the development of agriculture led to the growth of civilizations.

Unit 2: Early River Valley Civilizations

• I can identify the geographic features of early river valley civilizations.
• I can explain how geography influenced the development of civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China.
• I can compare the political, economic, and social structures of early civilizations.

Unit 3: Classical Civilizations

• I can describe the major achievements of Greece and Rome.
• I can explain the development of democratic and republican forms of government.
• I can analyze how classical civilizations influenced later societies.

Unit 4: Belief Systems and Cultural Diffusion

• I can explain the basic beliefs of major world religions and philosophies.
• I can analyze how belief systems influenced societies and cultures.
• I can describe how trade and interaction led to cultural diffusion.