Unit 2A: World Empires

Sections 6.1, 6.2, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 12.4

This unit will focus on World Empires. After the Fall of Rome, Europe enters a "Dark Age" (see Unit 2B). In the meantime, cultures and civilizations are flourishing around the world in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. This unit will explore these civilizations, their accomplishments, what made them great, and why they fell.

Study Tools

Online Textbook Resources

These pages contain links to online content for studenty practice. It includes worksheets, section summaries, note taking guides, self-tests and self-quizzes.

Chapter Resources

• Chapter 6 Resources: Civilizations of the Americas (Prehistory - AD 1570)
  
• Chapter 10 Resources: Muslim Civilizations (622–1629)
  
• Chapter 11 Resources: Kingdoms and Trading States of Africa (730 B.C.–A.D. 1591)
  
• Chapter 12 Resources: Spread of Civilization in East and Southeast Asia (500–1650)
  

Self-Tests

• Chapter 6, Section 1: Civilizations of Mesoamerica
  
• Chapter 6, Section 2: Andean Cultures of South America
  
• Chapter 6: Civilizations of the Americas (This self-test covers ALL of Chapter 6 but we are only focusing on sections 1 & 2)
  
• Chapter 10, Section 1: Rise of Islam
  
• Chapter 10, Section 2: Building a Muslim Empire
  
• Chapter 10, Section 3: Muslim Civilization's Golden Age
  
• Chapter 11, Section 1: Early Civilizations of Africa
  
• Chapter 11, Section 2: Kingdoms of West Africa
  
• Chapter 12, Section 1: Two Golden Ages of China
  
• Chapter 12, Section 2: The Mongol and Ming Empires
  
• Chapter 12, Section 4: The Emergence of Japan and the Feudal Age
  

Geography Interactive

• Geography of the Americas (Chapter 6.1, p. 187)
• Cities of the Maya Realm (Chapter 6.1, p. 189)
• The Spread of Islam (Chapter 10.2, p. 315)
• Africa's Vegetation (Chapter 11.1, p. 342)
• The Mongol Empire (Chapter 12.2, p. 380)
• Early Japan (Chapter 12.4, p. 388)

History Interactive

• Civilizations of the Americas Timeline (Chapter 6, p. 206-207)
• Muslim Civilizations Timeline (Chapter 10, p. 334-335)
• Kingdoms and Trading States of Africa Timeline (Chapter 11, p. 362-363)
• Spread of Civilization in East and Southeast Asia Timeline (Chapter 12, p. 402-403)

Vocabulary

Link to Quizlet! Vocabulary is the key to understanding any subject. Once you can break down the barrier of language the ideas and concepts are wide open. Here you can find the vocabulary for the unit to practice by using online flash cards and by practicing online generated vocabulary quizzes.

Practice your vocabulary by trying this quiz of the unit's vocabulary.
• Unit 2A Vocabulary Quiz on Quizlet

When you get to the Quizlet Quiz page, you can adjust what type of quiz to take by using the check boxes on the right.

Videos!

Engineering an Empire: Aztecs

This is a great series of videos from the History Channel. The focus is about the architecture and technology utilized by early civilizations through which they tell about the history and culture of the society. Here, the rise and fall of the Aztec civilization is the backdrop for the technology and engineering of the early people of Mexico. Use these questions while watching the movie to get a focus on the information.

Links

• The Rise and Fall of Civilizations

Use this link to accompany the Common Core Activity by the same name. You will find the links required to complete the activity along with the Common Core Statndards and Essential Standards.

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