Grade 16 - North Carolina Social Studies
World History (Credit: 1.00)This yearlong course discusses the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the course of history. Throughout the course, students will learn about a variety of topics, including:
The important reasons we study history
The early civilizations of the world
The important political and social ideals that originated in classical Greece and ancient Rome
The major religions that have developed throughout the world
The major empires throughout history
Interaction and exchange between the peoples of the world
Major political, cultural, and religious revolutions
The impact of world war and its repercussions
Important events of the 20th century
After completing the course, students should be able to answer a variety of questions relating to world history and demonstrate a number of social studies skills
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