HIST116 — World History: A Comparative Survey from the Ancient World to A.D. 1500
(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP) One of two related courses (with HIST 117 ), which may be taken in either order. These courses cover the world’s great cultures, religious, and political systems. They offer the student an opportunity to understand contemporary life in terms of the accumulated cultural experiences of the world and to appreciate the growing interdependence of modern nations. HIST 116 is a comparative inquiry into the emergence and flowering of ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean civilizations; the Christian Middle Ages and Renaissance in Europe; China and the development of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism; Hinduism and Indian empires; Islam- its conquests and the rise of the Ottoman Empire; civilizations of the Americas, and African developments. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 / ENGL 011 . Three hours each week. 3 semester hours Course