Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: University / College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Course description: This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will investigate a range of factors that contributed to the rise, success, and decline of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world and will examine life in and the cultural and political legacy of these societies. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: University / College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Course description: This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will investigate a range of factors that contributed to the rise, success, and decline of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world and will examine life in and the cultural and political legacy of these societies. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Course Overview
This course explores the history of various societies and civilizations around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE.You will investigate a range of factors that contributed to the rise, success, and decline of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world and will examine life in and the cultural and political legacy of these societies. You will extend your ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras.
Course Syllabus
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This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
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20 Lessons
1.1
Course Overview
1.1
Course Overview
1.2
The Elements of Society
1.2
The Elements of Society
1.3
Early Humans: Organization and Innovation
1.3
Early Humans: Organization and Innovation
1.4
Economics and Politics in Early Civilization
1.4
Economics and Politics in Early Civilization
1.5
Conflict and Cooperation in Early Civilizations
1.5
Conflict and Cooperation in Early Civilizations
2.1
Social Context and Family Life
2.1
Social Context and Family Life
2.2
Economics, Politics, and Law
2.2
Economics, Politics, and Law
2.3
Stability and Expansion
2.3
Stability and Expansion
2.4
Education and Religion
2.4
Education and Religion
2.5
Key Contributors: Identity, Citizenship, and Culture
2.5
Key Contributors: Identity, Citizenship, and Culture
3.1
Factors in the Decline of Civilizations
3.1
Factors in the Decline of Civilizations
3.2
Expansion and War
3.2
Expansion and War
3.3
Environmental Factors in Decline
3.3
Environmental Factors in Decline
3.4
Characteristics of Societies in Decline
3.4
Characteristics of Societies in Decline
3.5
Religious and Cultural Change in Declining Civilizations
3.5
Religious and Cultural Change in Declining Civilizations
4.1
Socio-economic, Artistic, and Religious Legacies
4.1
Socio-economic, Artistic, and Religious Legacies
4.2
Legacy of Science, Technology, and Politics
4.2
Legacy of Science, Technology, and Politics
4.3
Interactions: Borrowing, Controlling, and Relating
4.3
Interactions: Borrowing, Controlling, and Relating
4.4
The Fifteenth Century: Social Trends
4.4
The Fifteenth Century: Social Trends
4.5
The Fifteenth Century: Economic Developments and Political Structures
4.5
The Fifteenth Century: Economic Developments and Political Structures
