Pre AP World History (Period 2)
Course Description
Gives students an overview of development and history of a variety of world cultures-past and present. Provides basis for comparison of diverse ways of life and cultural patterns and an understanding of the manner in which these patterns occurred over time. Major topics examined are: The Rise of Civilizations, Flowering of Civilizations, Regional Civilizations, Emergence of the Modern World, Age of Revolution, Industry and Nationalism, World Conflict, and Contemporary World.