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This one-year course examines societal development from the Renaissance to the present with an emphasis on emerging ideologies, expansion of empires, growth of nations, and an increase of global interdependence.  Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographical, political, economic, and cultural contexts.  Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society.  The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course.  This course fulfills the World History/Geography and the Arts/Humanities credits required for high school graduation.

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Ancient Rome

What 2 Study
Key Terms:
  • Patricians
  • Plebeians
  • Republic
  • Senate
  • Consul
  • Tribune
  • Veto
  • Dictator
  • Checks and Balances
  • Aquaducts
  • legion
  • gladiotor
  • latifundias
  • wealth gap
  • Punic Wars
  • emperor
  • Pax Romana
  • mosaics
  • provinces
  • civil war
  • imperialism
  • assassination
  • census
  • Bread and Circuses
  • Greco-Roman Civilization
  • satire
  • Roman Law codes
  • inflation
  • mercenaries

Key Humans:
  • Cincinatus
  • T & G Gracchus
  • Julius Caesar
  • Marc Antony
  • Octavian / Caesar Augustus
  • Marcus Aurelius
  • Diocletian
  • Constantine
  • Attila
  • Alaric
  • Ocoacer
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