Students explore the key historic movements, events and figures that contributed to the development of modern Europe and America from early civilizations through modern times by examining religious institutions, trade and cultural interactions, political institutions, and technological developments. Historical Knowledge Early and Classical Civilizations: 1900 B.C. /B.C.E to 700 A.D. /C.E. 6.1.1 Summarize the rise, decline, and cultural achievements of ancient civilizations in Europe and Mesoamerica. Examples: Greek, Roman, Mayan, Inca, and Aztec civilizations 6.1.2 Describe and compare the beliefs, the spread and the influence of religions throughout Europe and Mesoamerica. Examples: Judaism, Christianity, Islam and native practices in Mesoamerica and Europe Students compare and contrast forms of government in different historical periods with contemporary political structures of Europe and the Americas and examine the rights and responsibilities of individuals in different political systems. Foundations of Government 6.2.1 Compare and contrast forms of governments in Europe and the Americas throughout history. Examples: Greek democracies, Roman Republic, Aztec monarchy, parliamentary government, U.S. Republic, and totalitarianism 6.2.2 Explain how elements of Greek direct democracy and Roman representative democracy are present in modern systems of government. Students identify the characteristics of climate regions in Europe and the Americas and describe major physical features, countries and cities of Europe and the Western Hemisphere. The World in Spatial Terms 6.3.1 Demonstrate a broad understanding of the countries and capitals of Europe and the Americas. 6.3.2 Use latitude and longitude to locate the capital cities of Europe and the Americas and describe the uses of locational technology, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to distinguish absolute and relative location and to describe Earth’s surfaces. Students examine the influence of physical and cultural factors upon the economic systems of countries in Europe and the Americas. 6.4.1 Give examples of how related to key developments in the history of Europe and the Americas. Examples: The growth of trading towns and cities in medieval Europe led to money economies, competition to expand world trade led to European voyages of trade and exploration, and Mayan trade in Mesoamerica led to colonization and the diffusion of art. Standard 1: History Standard 2: Civics and Government Standard 3: Geography Standard 4: Economics
voyages of discovery and imperial conquest. Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800 6.1.10 Examine and explain the outcomes of European colonization on the Americas and the rest of the world. Examples: The defeat of the and Incan empires by the Spanish, the rise of trading empires, Columbian exchange and slavery, Columbus’ search for India 6.1.11 Compare and contrast Spanish, Portuguese, French, and British colonies in the Americas. Environment and Society 6.3.12 Compare the distribution and evaluate the importance of natural resources such as natural gas, oil, forests, uranium, minerals, coal, seafood and in Europe and the Americas. 6.3.13 Explain the impact of humans on the physical environment in Europe and the Americas. 6.3.14 Explain and give examples of how nature has impacted the physical environment and human populations in specific areas of Europe and the Americas. Examples: Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and drought Examples: Savings accounts, certificates of deposit and stocks Standard 1: History Standard 2: Civics and Government Standard 3: Geography Standard 4: Economics 6.1.12 Describe the Reformations and effects on European and American society. Examples: Missionary activities, the rise of Calvinism and Lutheranism, Henry VIII’s break with Parliament and the Catholic Church, the principle of separation of church and state, Papal reform, and the Council of Trent 6.1.13 Explain the origin and spread of scientific, political, and social ideals associated with the Age of Enlightenment/Age of Reason.