This survey course provides an introduction to the ancient civilizations of the Near East, Egypt and Africa, China and East Asia, India and Mesoamerica.The influence of Greece and Rome will also be considered. Discussion will focus on comparing and contrasting the characteristics of these civilizations as well as identifying their political, technological, economic, ideological, and cultural achievements. In addition, this course will introduce students to a variety of essential skills such as discerning frame of reference in primary and secondary sources, hypothesis formation using the historical method of inquiry, writing persuasive essays, and documenting sources.
HIST110N: Ancient Civilizations of the World
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