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Early World Civilizations (prior to 1500)
Early World Civilizations (prior to 1500)
Content Themes
Global interconnections (G)
SS.6-8.EWC.29. Explain how global changes in population distribution patterns affect changes in land use in early civilizations, including but not limited to: rural vs. urban, major waterways, pandemics, and slavery.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
Identity (H)
SS.6-8.EWC.14. Describe the factors that shape identity – including institutions, religion, language, social class, geography, culture, and society in ancient civilizations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
SS.6-8.EWC.15. Interpret events from a variety of historical and cultural perspectives, including but not limited to: Romans vs. “barbarians,” conquerors vs. conquered, Mongols vs. Ming Chinese.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideArchaeology
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThe Aztecs
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThe Incas
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThe Maya
SS.6-8.EWC.25. Compare and contrast government structures, processes, and laws within and across early civilizations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
Diverse contributions made by men and women from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, including, without limitation, information relating to contributions and impact (MC)
SS.6-8.EWC.22. Analyze the intellectual, cultural, religious, and artistic contributions of ancient civilizations to our modern world of racially and ethnically diverse people.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
Global economy (E)
SS.6-8.EWC.32. Explain how trade impacted economic growth, labor markets, rights of citizens, the environment, resources, and income distribution in different ancient civilizations.
SS.6-8.EWC.19. Analyze the ways in which dominant cultures oppressed conquered peoples or minority groups within early civilizations as well as the responses of those groups to the oppression.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
Exchange and markets (E)
SS.6-8.EWC.30. Differentiate between economic systems and patterns of trade and how they impact civilizations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
SS.6-8.EWC.16. Investigate cultural developments within and across human societies with attention to belief systems, philosophies, ideologies, and the arts.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
SS.6-8.EWC.27. Analyze and explain the cultural, physical, and environmental characteristics of places and regions and how these affected the lives of the people who lived here.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
Power and politics (H)
SS.6-8.EWC.12. Compare the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires across the ancient world with attention to governmental systems and political developments.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideMedieval Europe
SS.6-8.EWC.13. Examine instances of conflict, oppression, human rights violations, and genocide across the ancient world as well as responses to these violations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
Civic and political institutions (C)
SS.6-8.EWC.23. Describe the different political, civil, religious, and economic organization of early civilizations.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
Respectful engagement with diverse people (MC)
SS.6-8.EWC.20. Assess the influence of cultural diffusion when diverse groups interact within and across early civilizations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
National economy (E)
SS.6-8.EWC.31. Assess the economies of ancient civilizations based on trade, resources, labor, monetary systems, and other factors.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
SS.6-8.WGGS.28. Analyze and explain the cultural, physical, and environmental characteristics of places and regions and how these affect the lives of the people who live there.
SS.6-8.WGGS.26. Examine the origins, purposes, and impacts of laws, treaties, and international agreements.
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Diverse contributions made by men and women from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, including, without limitation, information relating to contributions and impact (MC)
SS.6-8.WGGS.22. Discuss the contributions of racially and ethnically diverse leaders to the advancement of communities and nations around the world.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideMarket Economy
People and Ideas (H)
SS.6-8.WGGS.16. Investigate cultural developments within and across human societies with attention to belief systems, philosophies, ideologies, and the arts.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Egypt
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Greece
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAncient Rome
SS.6-8.WGGS.13. Examine instances of conflict, oppression, human rights violations, and genocide, as well as responses to these violations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideHolocaust
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWorld War I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWorld War II
Geographic representations (G)
SS.6-8.WGGS.27. Utilize and construct maps, charts, and other geographic representations to explain and analyze regional, environmental, and cultural characteristics of various places around the world.
SS.6-8.WGGS.35. Investigate the impact of global trade policies on nations and their citizens.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideMarket Economy
International relations (H)
SS.6-8.WGGS.19. Analyze the use of conflict and/or diplomacy in global interactions.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideFamous Treaties
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideHolocaust
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWorld War I
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWorld War II
Disciplinary Skills
Taking informed action
SS.6-8.WGGS.10. Draw on disciplinary concepts to explain the challenges people have faced, are facing, and opportunities they have created in addressing local, regional, and global problems.
SS.6-8.EUSH.14. Interpret historical events from a variety of cultural perspectives, including but not limited to: Native Americans vs. settlers, Northerners vs. Southerners, and native citizens vs. immigrants.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThe Revolution
SS.6-8.EUSH.33. Compare a current national issue to a historical event from early U.S. history in order to propose a solution based upon past outcomes.
Diverse contributions made by men and women from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, including, without limitation, information relating to contributions and impact (MC)
SS.6-8.EUSH.28. Discuss the contributions of racially and ethnically diverse leaders to the advancement of our community and nation.
SS.6-8.EUSH.41. Evaluate how economic policies impacted individuals, businesses, and society, including but not limited to: Louisiana Purchase, the slave trade, plantation economy, and Reconstruction.
SS.6-8.EUSH.25. Evaluate the impact of individuals and reform movements on the struggle for greater civil rights and liberties throughout early U.S. history.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWomen's Rights
Human population, movements, and patterns (G)
SS.6-8.EUSH.37. Explain how changes in transportation, communication, and technology influenced the movement of people, goods, and ideas throughout early U.S. history.
SS.6-8.EUSH.38. Explore the causes, motivations, and consequences of migration and immigration, both voluntary and forced, in early U.S. history, including but not limited to: Trail of Tears, western movement, Great Migration, various waves of immigration.
SS.6-8.EUSH.17. Analyze the influence of political, social, cultural, economic, religious, geographic, intellectual, and artistic changes throughout the course of U.S. history.
SS.6-8.EUSH.27. Investigate the ways in which individuals and groups build communities of respect, equity, and diversity throughout early U.S. history.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideColonial Life
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideColonization
Global interconnections (G)
SS.6-8.EUSH.39. Explain how global circumstances affect changes in immigration, land use, and population distribution in various regions across early U.S history.
SS.6-8.EUSH.10. Draw on disciplinary concepts to explain the challenges people faced, are facing, and opportunities they have created in addressing local, regional, and global problems at various times and places.