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Bridging World History

Order and Early Societies (#106)

Through the rise of the Chinese empire, Mayan regional kingdoms, and the complex society of Igbo Ukwu, this unit considers the origins of centralized states and alternative political and social orders. [28 minutes] Closed Captioning

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Grade Levels
9-12+
Curricular Areas
Social Studies
Series Length
26 episodes
Average Episode Length
28 minutes
Record Rights
Record only; no duplication allowed
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Series Description: Bridging World History, provides a comprehensive introduction that reflects multiple perspectives on the world's pasts. The series constructs a meaningful context that reveals a shared human past, and helps students and teachers develop a global framework that makes the past both relevant and accessible.

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