World History 7 Units

Greece
Rome
Mesopotamia China
Egypt
India
Early Humans

World
ANCIENT REALLY OLD
Religions
= PLACES PEOPLE
CIVILIZATIONS
LIVED TOGETHER
For each unit we study, we
will be analyzing Essential
Questions or EQs.

What does essential mean?

 Contributions EQ
How does learning about ancient
cultures impact how you
understand the world and our
connections to other people and
countries?
 How does learning the history of yourself and your
classmates help you better understand and
connect with them?
o Personal Examples

Ancient Ex: Learning the values of an ancient

philosopher named Confucius helps us better
understand Chinese culture and relationships today.
 Geography EQ
How does geography influence how
people live, move, and define
regions?
 How does geography influence your every day life?
o Personal Example:

Ancient Ex: In ancient Egypt, people lived along the

banks of the Nile River because Egypt is a desert.
They needed water for themselves and their crops.
This was also a disadvantage as the Nile flooded
and could destroy homes and lives.
 Religion EQ
What is the role of religion in ancient
civilizations, and how does it still
impact todays world?
o Early Religions
o Hinduism
o Judaism
o Buddhism
o Christianity
o Islam
 How does religion influence the way you live?
o Personal Example:

Ancient Ex: In ancient Mesopotamia, people

believed the gods caused natural disasters like
earthquakes and floods. Therefore, people worked
constantly to keep the gods happy.
 History EQ
How do we use inferences and
connections from reliable sources to
build understanding?
 How do you get information you need?
o Personal
Example:

WE DO THIS EVERY DAY! Historians also analyze

primary and secondary sources to understand the
past. By analyzing ancient human bones and other
artifacts we can learn about their life and culture.
 Government EQ
How is power defined, used, and
transferred in ancient and modern
governments?
 Who has power in your life and why?
o Personal Example:

Ancient Ex: Early people also gave the power to

elders because of their wisdom or the strongest
because of their physical power. In ancient Rome
an emperor held the power. The emperor told
people he was chosen by the gods, and therefore
people had to obey his rules!
There is no one correct
answer to any of these
questions!

So WHY are these

questions essential to
try and answer?