Ancient History for Middle School

This online course offers a comprehensive study of ancient civilizations, from the earliest river civilizations to the Roman world during Jesus' time. It covers various civiliations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and the Roman Empire. The course also delves into the Old Testament civilizations and the city-states of Greece. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the world during the formation of Israel, Jesus' life and teachings, and the early Church. The primary text used is Susan Wise Bauer's "The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome," with additional references to the Bible as a historical source study.