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Online Class: Ancient Civilizations (World History Part 1)

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This self-paced history course will examine the ancient civilizations that dominated historical records between the time periods of 3000 B.C. to 1200 B.C. The class will focus on Ancient Egypt Civilization, Sumerian Civilization, the Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient China Civilization, and the Aegean Civilization. In this class, students will not only discover where and why these civilizations formed, but also explore the history, culture, daily life and the impact these ancient civilizations have on the cultures of today.

The course is ideal for learners of all ages; from the school age student studying history to the adult learner interested in enhancing personal knowledge. Everyone is welcome to enroll and explore these ancient mysteries!

The goal of Ancient Civilizations (World History Part 1) is to familiarize students with the time period in which five of the major ancient civilizations developed and dominated historical records. The 7 lessons include: The Study and Classification of Ancient Civilization, Ancient Egyptian Civilization, Sumerian Civilization, Ancient China Civilzations, Indus Valley Civilization and Aegean Civilization. This class is a good review or test prep for history students or just an information course for adults seeking to further their knowledge of world history.

This course offers 3.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

The Study and Classification of Ancient Civilization - What is a civilization? Who defined this study and when? What were considered the ancient civilizations and where did they originate? These facts and more will be covered in this lesson.
Ancient Egyptian Civilization - Why is this civilization so noteworthy? What importance did the Nile River play? Why were the pyramids built? What was daily life like for these ancient Egyptians? These facts and more will be covered in this lesson.
Sumerian Civilization - Who were the Sumerians and where was this civilization? What contributions did this civilization make to the world today? What was daily life like for this ancient civilization? These facts and more will be covered in this lesson.
Ancient China Civilizations - What do we know about civilizations in China? What is the legendary first dynasty? What role did the Yellow River play? Who were the religious leaders during this ancient time? These facts and more will be covered in this lesson.
Indus Valley Civilization - Why was this civilization known as the lost civilization? What was daily life like for this ancient civilization? What caused it to mysteriously disappear? Who were the Aryans? These facts and more will be covered in this lesson.
Aegean Civilization - What is the connection of this exotic civilization and many of the famous Greek Legends? What was the Minoan culture and what happened? Who were The Mycenaeans? These facts and more will be covered in this lesson.
What Should We Know? - The contributions and world impact of these ancient civilization is reviewed.

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This course is ideal for learners of any age whether the school-aged student studying history, or the adult learner interested in enhancing personal knowledge. This self-paced course will examine the ancient civilizations that dominate historical records between the time periods of 3000 B.C. to 1200 B.C.

The class focuses on Ancient Egypt Civilization, Sumerian Civilization, the Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient China Civilization, and the Aegean Civilization. Students will not only discover where and why these civilizations formed, but also explore their history, culture, daily life and the impact these ancient civilizations made on the world of today.

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with this time period in which five of the major ancient civilizations developed and dominated historical records. Everyone is welcome to enroll and explore these ancient mysteries!

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