Smyth County Schools Curriculum Map Subject: WORLD HISTORY PART I 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter WHI.4e, f- China WHI.5- Ancient Greece WHI.

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1 Standards WHI.1- Skills Standard WHI.2- Prehistory to Agricultural Revolution WHI.3- Ancient River Valleys WHI.4a, b, c, d- Persia, India and China Smyth County Schools Curriculum Map Subject: WORLD HISTORY PART I 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter WHI.4e, f- China WHI.5- Ancient Greece WHI.6- Ancient Rome Content Skills Early development of humankind from Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution Archaeological discoveries Use of radio carbon dating to analyze artifacts and fossils Know ancient river valleys of Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China Pyramids of the Nile Know civilizations of the Phoenicians and Hebrews Beginnings of Judaism as first monotheistic religion Know civilizations of Persia, the Aryans, Hindus, and Buddhists Use Chapters 1, 2, 3 Identify, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary sources Use maps and pictures to analyze physical and cultural landscapes of the world Identify and compare political boundaries of ancient Know chronology, geography, social structures, government, economy, religion, and contributions of Qin Dynasty, Classical Greece, and Rome. Development of Great Wall of China Impact of Confucianism and Taoism in China Impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization Describe Greek and Roman mythology. Significance of citizenship in city-states of Athens and Sparta and development of democracy in Athens Significance of Persian and Peloponnesian Wars in Greece Life in Athens during the Golden Age of Pericles Spread of Hellenistic culture by Alexander the Great Significance of citizenship and development of democratic features in the government of the Roman Republic Extent of Roman Empire Roles of Julius and Augustus Caesar Origins and spread of Christianity Causes of the decline of the Roman Empire Use Chapters 3-6 Describe contributions of classical China. Describe the contributions of Confucianism in forming the social order in China. Describe the contributions of Taoism in forming Chinese culture and values.

2 civilizations Analyze trends in human migration. Explain impact of the environment on huntergatherer societies. Describe technological and social advancements that gave rise to stable communities. Demonstrate knowledge of ancient river civilizations in time and place. Describe development of social, political, and economic patterns of ancient river civilizations. Explain the development of religious traditions of Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Explain the development of language and writing in ancient civilizations. Describe the governing of the Persian Empire. Assess the influence of geography on the development of ancient Greece. Describe Greek mythology and religion. Identify the social structure and the significance of citizenship in Athens and Sparta. Evaluate the significance of the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars in Greece. Characterize life in Athens during the Golden Age of Pericles. Cite contributions in drama, poetry, history, sculpture, architecture, science, mathematics, and philosophy. Explain the significance of Alexander s conquests and how it helped spread Hellenism. Assess the influence of geography on the civilization of Rome. Describe Roman mythology and religion. Explain the social structure and significance of citizenship in the development of the Roman Republic. Sequence events leading to the Roman military domination of the Mediterranean area and Western Europe. Assess the causes for decline of the Roman Republic and the origin of Imperial Rome. Explain the economic, social, and political impact of the Pax Romana. Describe the origins, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Christianity. List contributions in art and architecture, technology and science, literature and history, language, religious institutions, and law in the Roman Empire. Cite reasons for the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire.

3 Assessment Archaeological purse dig Cut out pictures and place them in correct order for Old and New Stone Age. Explain how the changes affected daily life. A flow chart to graphically illustrate the development of small farming villages into complex Sumerian city-states. Make a model of a mummy, accompanied by a report explaining the mummification process and how this fits into their religion. Make a poster containing a drawing of the Rosetta Stone, with pretend three languages, a paragraph explaining the Rosetta Stone, its importance in understanding the Egyptian hieroglyphics and ancient Eastern culture. Create a flag that the Israelites may have displayed. Write a one-sentence caption to explain each symbol on your flag. Write an essay on the importance of the Ten Commandments or write an essay explaining whether you think the Ten Commandments should be posted in public schools. Skit on specific laws of Hammurabi s Code Draw hieroglyphics on papyrus bookmark Create an ad to come to the Persian Empire Current events on world news Completion of maps Completion of map Greek talk show Trial of Socrates Make a Roman coin Roman project Current events on world news Write and act out short skits demonstrating the beliefs of Confucianism and the five key relationships that a harmonious society is based upon. Write and give a 200 word oral presentation of a dialogue between a Greek god or goddess and an ancient Greek. Complete a crossword puzzle about Greek mythology and religion using information from text and handouts. Assuming the rule of either an Athenian or a Spartan, write a 250-word speech to convince people to move to the respective city-state. Read Pericles Funeral Oration and compare/contrast it to Lincoln s Gettysburg Address. Draw the heads and faces of eight historic figures, and write voice bubbles describing what each historic figure thought about Rome s military expansion. Create an illustrated travel guide with tips to help time travelers prepare for a trip back to ancient Rome. Write a one-page report telling whether the U. S. is showing any signs of weakening the same way the Roman Empire did. Cite specific events that happened in Rome, and parallel these events with events in the United States.

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5 Standards WHI.7- Byzantine Empire and Russia WHI.8- Islamic Civilization WHI.9- Europe During the Middle Ages Smyth County Schools Curriculum Map Subject: WORLD HISTORY PART I 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter WHI.10- Eastern Hemisphere WHI.11- Mayan, Aztec and Incan Civilizations WHI.12- Late Medieval Period WHI.13- Renaissance and Reformation Content Skills Byzantine Empire from 300 to 1000 A. D. Russia from 300 to 1000 A. D. Emperor Justinian Byzantine contributions Division of Roman Catholic Church Origin, beliefs, and traditions of Islam Europe during the Middle Ages from 500 to 1000 A. D. Age of Charlemagne Invasions of the Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and Vikings Use Chapters Explain establishment of Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Identify Justinian and his accomplishments. Identify Byzantine art and architecture. Explain the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church. Assess the impact of Byzantine influence on Russia and Eastern Europe. Describe the origins, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Islam. Assess the influence of geography on Islamic development. Identify historical turning points that affected the Major trade routes in the Eastern Hemisphere Goods, technology, and ideas spread by trade Japan and the influence of Chinese culture. African kingdoms-axum, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai American civilizations-maya, Aztec, Inca Late medieval period of Europe from 1000 to 1500 A. D. Crusades Mongol conquests Black Death Preservation and transfer of Greek, Roman, and Arabic achievements and contributions Renaissance Reformation Use Chapters Locate major trade routes in Eastern Hemisphere. Identify technological advances, transfer of ideas, and cultural interactions. Describe Japan, with emphasis on the impact of Shinto and Buddhist traditions and the influence of Chinese culture. Describe east and West African kingdoms in terms of geography, society, economy, and religion. Describe geographic relationship, cultural patterns, and economic structures of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas. Describe the emergence of England, France, Spain, and Russia. Explain conflicts among Eurasian powers, including

6 Assessment spread of Islamic civilization. Cite cultural and scientific contributions and achievements of Islamic civilization. Sequence events that relate to the spread and influence of Christianity throughout Europe. Explain the structure of feudal society and its economic, social, and political effects. Explain the rise of Frankish kings. Sequence the events relating to the invasions of Germanic tribes and Turkish nomads. Complete maps Current event of world news Role-play life of Muhammad Be a medieval speech Make a large poster highlighting information about the daily life of Vikings including family life, occupations, religion and include visual illustrations with accompanying captions. the Crusades, the Mongol conquests, and the fall of Constantinople. Identify the patterns of crisis and recovery related to the Black Death. Explain the preservation and transfer to Western Europe of Greek, Roman, and Arabic philosophy, medicine, and science. Identify the economic foundations of the Renaissance. Sequence events related to the rise of the Italian citystates and their political development, including Machiavelli s theory of governing as described in The Prince. Cite artistic and literary creativity of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Petrarch. Compare the Italian and the Northern Renaissance artists. Explain the importance of Gutenberg s printing press. Complete maps Medieval role-play Current events of world news Students teach Write a report on African culture (music, dance, sculpture, jewelry, food, holidays and literature). Identify African influences in our United States society today. Wear clothes or jewelry reflecting African influence, or play African music and perform an African dance. Pretend to be someone who lived in Europe right after the Black Death, and write a letter describing the conditions and reasons that made Europe susceptible to the plague and the beneficial results of the plague in economic and political terms. Make a booklet featuring the best of the Renaissance

7 art and learning along with at least four Renaissance artists and writers. Create a brochure of the five major religions-noting their main text, area, key figures, and social impact. Related Literature Technology Koran Video Music articles Koran Torah Bible Video Music