Module 1: Introduction to Ancient Civilizations
第一模块：古代文明
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Course | 课程介绍
- Overview of the course objectives and expectations. | 概述课程目标和期望。
- Importance of studying ancient civilizations. | 研究古代文明的重要性。
Lesson 2: What is Civilization? | 什么是文明？
- Definition and characteristics of civilization. | 文明的定义和特征。
- Examples of early civilizations. | 早期文明的例子。
Lesson 3: Mesopotamia: Cradle of Civilization | 美索不达米亚：文明摇篮
- Geography and environment of Mesopotamia. | 美索不达米亚的地理和环境。
- Contributions of Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. | 苏美尔人、巴比伦人和亚述人的贡献。
Lesson 4: Ancient Egypt: The Nile River Civilization | 古埃及：尼罗河文明
- Geography and environment of Ancient Egypt. | 古埃及的地理和环境。
- Pharaohs, pyramids, and mummification. | 法老、金字塔和木乃伊。
Lesson 5: Indus Valley Civilization | 印度河流域文明
- Location and key features of the Indus Valley Civilization. | 印度河流域文明的地理位置和主要特点。
- Urban planning and trade networks. | 城市规划和贸易网络。
Lesson 6: Ancient China: The Middle Kingdom | 古代中国：中国的中心
- Geography and dynastic cycles in Ancient China. | 古代中国的地理和王朝循环。
- Contributions in technology, philosophy, and governance. | 在技术、哲学和治理方面的贡献。
Lesson 7: Ancient Greece: Birthplace of Democracy | 古希腊：民主的发源地
- Geography and city-states of Ancient Greece. | 古希腊的地理和城邦。
- Contributions in philosophy, arts, and government systems. | 在哲学、艺术和政府体系方面的贡献。
Lesson 8: The Roman Empire: From Republic to Empire | 罗马帝国：从共和国到帝国
- Rise and fall of the Roman Republic. | 罗马共和国的兴衰。
- Contributions in law, engineering, and governance. | 在法律、工程和治理方面的贡献。
Lesson 9: Ancient Americas: Maya, Aztec, and Inca | 古代美洲：玛雅、阿兹特克和印加
- Overview of civilizations in Mesoamerica and South America. | 中美洲和南美洲文明的概述。
- Achievements in architecture, astronomy, and agriculture. | 在建筑、天文学和农业方面的成就。
Lesson 10: Review and Assessment | 复习和评估
- Recap of key concepts and civilizations studied. | 检视所学重要概念和文明。
- Formative assessment to gauge understanding. | 进行评估以评估理解程度。