World History: Societies of the Past
In World History: Societies of the Past, students explore societies of the past and see the influences and impact history has on their lives today.

The textbook provides students with an easy-to-understand and in-depth look at human societies—from early hunters-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural, and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world.

To help your students visualize historical situations and events, the textbook includes:

  • hundreds of vibrant illustrations and historical works of art
  • detailed maps, diagrams, and charts
  • informative timelines
  • questions, summaries, and quick facts
  • stories of everyday people.

Recommended by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth as a Manitoba Grade 7 Social Studies Learning Resource.

Recommended for British Columbia grade 7 classrooms.

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World History: Societies of the Past
In World History: Societies of the Past, students explore societies of the past and see the influences and impact history has on their lives today.

The textbook provides students with an easy-to-understand and in-depth look at human societies—from early hunters-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural, and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world.

To help your students visualize historical situations and events, the textbook includes:

  • hundreds of vibrant illustrations and historical works of art
  • detailed maps, diagrams, and charts
  • informative timelines
  • questions, summaries, and quick facts
  • stories of everyday people.

Recommended by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth as a Manitoba Grade 7 Social Studies Learning Resource.

Recommended for British Columbia grade 7 classrooms.

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World History: Societies of the Past

World History: Societies of the Past

World History: Societies of the Past

World History: Societies of the Past

Overview

In World History: Societies of the Past, students explore societies of the past and see the influences and impact history has on their lives today.

The textbook provides students with an easy-to-understand and in-depth look at human societies—from early hunters-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural, and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world.

To help your students visualize historical situations and events, the textbook includes:

  • hundreds of vibrant illustrations and historical works of art
  • detailed maps, diagrams, and charts
  • informative timelines
  • questions, summaries, and quick facts
  • stories of everyday people.

Recommended by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth as a Manitoba Grade 7 Social Studies Learning Resource.

Recommended for British Columbia grade 7 classrooms.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781553790457
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Publication date: 08/08/2005
Pages: 360
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.94(d)
Age Range: 12 - 13 Years

About the Author

Ken Osbourne, PhD, was educated at the Universities of Oxford, Birmingham, and Manitoba, and is professor emeritus of education at the University of Manitoba. He taught high school history in Winnipeg and taught at the Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba until his retirement. He has written extensively on the teaching of history and related matters. While at the University of Manitoba he won university awards for excellence in teaching, interdisciplinary scholarship, and community service. He is also the recipient of a Prix Manitoba award from the government of Manitoba for contributions to heritage education. He also received a Distinguished Educator award from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from the University of Toronto.

Table of Contents

Contents

Getting to Know Your Textbook

Part 1: Understanding Societies Past and Present

  • 1 Why Study the History of Societies?
  • 2 The Early Peoples

Part 2: Early Societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China

  • 3 Mesopotamia
  • 4 Egypt
  • 5 The Indus Valley
  • 6 Ancient China

Part 3: Ancient Societies of Greece and Rome

  • 7 Ancient Greece
  • 8 Ancient Rome

Part 4: Transition to the Modern World (c. 500 CE-1400 CE)

  • 9 Ancient Ghana and Mali
  • 10 Maya, Aztecs, and Incas
  • 11 The Middle Ages

Part 5: Shaping the Modern World (c. 1400 CE-1850 CE)

  • 12 The Renaissance
  • 13 The Reformation
  • 14 The Age of Revolutions, 1600-1800
  • 15 Industry and Empire

Conclusion

Glossary

Index

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