World History B

World History expands upon basic skills and knowledge acquired from previous history and social studies courses. Throughout this year-long course, students will examine important world civilizations from different eras, continents, and regions. Students will study ancient civilizations in the cradles of civilization, including Mesopotamian civilizations in the Fertile Crescent. The course also traces the rise and fall of important empires or dynasties in Egypt, China, India, Africa, and the Middle East. Students trace the causes and effects of colonization; slavery; global trade; economic systems; international diplomacy; political, economic, and social revolutions; and military conflicts, as well as how they helped to shape the modern world.Note: This course has been written as part of a US curriculum, and therefore, may not represent the perspectives of all parts of the world.