Full Description
In World History: Societies of the Past, students explore societies of the past and see the influences and impact history has on their lives today.
The textbook provides students with an easy-to-understand and in-depth look at human societies—from early hunters-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural, and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world.
To help your students visualize historical situations and events, the textbook includes:
hundreds of vibrant illustrations and historical works of art
detailed maps, diagrams, and charts
informative timelines
questions, summaries, and quick facts
stories of everyday people.
Recommended by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth as a Manitoba Grade 7 Social Studies Learning Resource.
Recommended for British Columbia grade 7 classrooms.
Contents
ContentsGetting to Know Your Textbook
Part 1: Understanding Societies Past and Present
1 Why Study the History of Societies?
2 The Early Peoples
Part 2: Early Societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China
3 Mesopotamia
4 Egypt
5 The Indus Valley
6 Ancient China
Part 3: Ancient Societies of Greece and Rome
7 Ancient Greece
8 Ancient Rome
Part 4: Transition to the Modern World (c. 500 CE-1400 CE)
9 Ancient Ghana and Mali
10 Maya, Aztecs, and Incas
11 The Middle Ages
Part 5: Shaping the Modern World (c. 1400 CE-1850 CE)
12 The Renaissance
13 The Reformation
14 The Age of Revolutions, 1600-1800
15 Industry and Empire
Conclusion
Glossary
Index
