The focus of this course is to explore the many
themes of world history and to describe the emergence
of modern western civilization. Students will explore
the foundations of civilization beginning with the
agricultural revolution and the emergence of the
first cities. Ancient Egyptian civilization will be
examined and the Ancient Middle East from the
Sumerians through the mighty Persian Empire will be
studied. The heritage of Ancient Greece with in depth
emphasis on the Greco-Persian wars will be addressed.
A special in depth study of Alexander the Great and
his conquest of the known world will also be
entertained.
Ancient Rome from the Republic to the Empire will
be examined. Students will also discover The Roman
Heritage and the rise of Christianity. The
Foundations of Medieval Europe and the
accomplishments of Medieval Civilization will be
explored. Students will learn about the growth of
national monarchies in Europe and discover the
Renaissance and Protestant Reformation. The Age of
exploration and European expansion will be examined
and the Age of Absolute Monarchies will be explored.
Students will survey the scientific revolution and
the age of enlightenment. They will explore the
British, American and French Revolutions and learn
how these great events affected the growth of
democracy in the modern western world.