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The Ancient World: Civilizations and Ideas

22 minutes 7 seconds

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Eight distinct civilizations emerged in the ancient world: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Maya, India, China, Rome, Greece, and Persia. What common characteristics did these ancient societies share? What made them unique? Viewers will also trace the rise and fall of each civilization. Part of the "Civilizations and Ideas" series.

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Lines of Mesopotamian letters with English language letters translated.The English language sounds of ra, ja, va and h appear under 4 Mesopotamian letters. Caption. At around 3100 B, C, E.
Civilization and Ideas
Episode 1
22 minutes 7 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Closeup of a side of the Roman Coliseum against a blue sky. The side has multiple stone levels with arches and other decorative stonework. Caption. What happened to Rome?
Civilization and Ideas
Episode 2
18 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
An old globe. Caption: Scientists were coming to their own conclusions
Civilization and Ideas
Episode 3
14 minutes 51 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Woman wearing a sleeveless white top with black bow smiles as she looks forward and stands in front of an orange backdrop. Caption. Let's start with examining their origins.
Civilization and Ideas
Episode 4
14 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12