Units of Study

Unit 9 - Ancient Africa

What role did key historical figures and cultural groups have in transforming society?
What factors influence the movement of people, goods, and ideas and what are the effects of that movement on societies and regions over time?
How does conflict, compromise, and negotiation over the availability of resources (natural, human, and capital) impact the economic development of various civilizations, societies and regions?
How is quality of life impacted by the economic choices of civilizations, societies, and regions?
How is culture reflected through the values of civilizations, societies, and regions?
In what ways did religion transform various societies, civilizations, and regions?

Unit 10 - Ancient South Asia

What is the impact of natural resources to the physical environment and human interaction that affected the economic activities of various Asian civilizations?
What are the similarities and differences of Hinduism and Buddhism?
What is the impact of social divisions within the caste system on the political, economic and social systems of South Asia's society?
How is government impacted on the emergence, expansion and decline of various Ancient Indian empires?
What geographic factors influenced the emergence, expansion and decline of civilizations, societies and regions in South Asia?
How do behaviors and practices of individuals and groups impact the political, economic and social significance of historical events, issues, individuals and cultural groups?

Unit 11 - Ancient China

How does the outcome of war influence the culture of the victor and the loser of the conflict?
How does geographic isolation influence the development of culture?
How does international trade influence the development of civilizations and the quality of individuals' lives?
How are the rights of citizens and political leaders influenced by religious and cultural beliefs?
How do religions both inform and reflect cultural beliefs?
How does technology equal change?

Unit 12 - Ancient Japan and the Koreas

How did Korean and Japanese civilizations and societies emerge, expand and decline over time?
What influence does the behaviors and practices of individuals and groups have on the political, economic and social significance of historical events, issues, and cultural groups in Japan and Korea?
What impact did the development of government have on various civilizations, societies in Japan and Korea?
How do the physical environment and human interaction affect the economic activities of Korean and Japanese civilizations and societies?