Explores the decline of the Qing Dynasty, the Opium Wars, and the impact of the Treaty of Nanjing on Chinese sovereignty.
A final comparison of the four civilizations, focusing on shared characteristics like irrigation, social classes, and writing systems, culminating in a unit assessment.
Focusing on the Huang He (Yellow River), the early dynasties, the concept of the Mandate of Heaven, and the development of Confucianism and Taoism.
Investigating the advanced urban planning of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, the mystery of their undeciphered script, and their extensive trade networks.
An analysis of the Nile River's role in Egyptian life, the power of Pharaohs, the construction of pyramids, and the religious beliefs of the afterlife.
