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Curriculum Guide to Accompany The History of the Ancient World

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This curriculum guide provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the ancient world, from the earliest civilizations to the fall of the Roman Empire. It includes detailed lesson plans, activities, and resources for teachers and students.

The guide is divided into five units:

Unit 1: The Ancient Near East
Unit 2: Ancient Greece
Unit 3: Ancient Rome
Unit 4: The Late Antique World
Unit 5: The Rise of Islam

Each unit covers the major events, people, and ideas of the period. The lesson plans are designed to be flexible and adaptable, so that teachers can tailor them to the needs of their students.

Study and Teaching Guide: The History of the Ancient World: A curriculum guide to accompany The History of the Ancient World

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This unit covers the history of the ancient Near East, from the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia to the rise of the Persian Empire. The lesson plans explore the development of writing, the rise of cities, and the major empires of the region.

Lesson 1: The First Civilizations

Students will learn about the development of the first civilizations in Mesopotamia.
They will discuss the factors that led to the rise of cities and the invention of writing.
They will create a timeline of the major events in the history of Mesopotamia.

Lesson 2: The Babylonian Empire

Students will learn about the Babylonian Empire, one of the most powerful empires in the ancient world.
They will discuss the reign of Hammurabi and his famous code of laws.
They will create a map of the Babylonian Empire.

Lesson 3: The Assyrian Empire

Students will learn about the Assyrian Empire, another powerful empire in the ancient Near East.
They will discuss the Assyrian military and the brutality of their rule.
They will create a poster about the Assyrian Empire.

Lesson 4: The Persian Empire

Students will learn about the Persian Empire, the largest empire in the ancient world.
They will discuss the reign of Cyrus the Great and the development of Zoroastrianism.
They will create a map of the Persian Empire.

This unit covers the history of ancient Greece, from the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations to the rise of the Roman Empire. The lesson plans explore the development of Greek democracy, the major wars of the period, and the contributions of Greek philosophers and artists.

Lesson 1: The Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations

Students will learn about the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, two of the earliest civilizations in Greece.
They will discuss the culture and art of these civilizations.
They will create a timeline of the major events in the history of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations.

Lesson 2: The Rise of Greek Democracy

Students will learn about the development of Greek democracy, one of the most important political systems in history.
They will discuss the role of the Athenian Assembly and the Council of 500.
They will create a poster about the Athenian democracy.

Lesson 3: The Persian Wars

Students will learn about the Persian Wars, a series of wars between the Greeks and the Persians.
They will discuss the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis.
They will create a map of the Persian Wars.

Lesson 4: The Peloponnesian War

Students will learn about the Peloponnesian War, a war between Sparta and Athens.
They will discuss the causes of the war and the major battles.
They will create a timeline of the major events in the Peloponnesian War.

Lesson 5: The Hellenistic Age

Students will learn about the Hellenistic Age, a period of Greek history that followed the death of Alexander the Great.
They will discuss the rise of the Macedonian Empire and the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world.
They will create a map of the Hellenistic world.

This unit covers the history of ancient Rome, from the founding of the city to the fall of the Roman Empire. The lesson plans explore the development of Roman government, the major wars of the period, and the contributions of Roman engineers and architects.

Lesson 1: The Founding of Rome

Students will learn about the founding of Rome, according to legend.
They will discuss the role of Romulus and Remus in the founding of the city.
They will create a timeline of the major events in the early history of Rome.

Lesson 2: The Roman Republic

Students will learn about the Roman Republic, a period of Roman history that lasted from the overthrow of the monarchy to the rise of the Roman Empire.
They will discuss the structure of the Roman government and the major wars of the period.
They will create a map of the Roman Republic.

Lesson 3: The Roman Empire

Students will learn about the Roman Empire, a period of Roman history that lasted from the rise of Augustus to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
They will discuss the major emperors of the period and the expansion of the Roman Empire.
They will create a timeline of the major events in the history of the Roman Empire.

Lesson 4: The Fall of the Roman Empire

Students will learn about the fall of the Roman Empire, a complex process that took centuries.
They will discuss the factors that led to the fall of the empire, including political instability, economic decline, and military weakness.
They will create a map of the Roman Empire at the time of its fall.

This unit covers the history of the late antique world, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the rise of Islam. The lesson plans explore the development of Christianity, the rise of new empires, and the spread of new ideas.

Lesson 1: The Fall of the Western Roman Empire