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Ancient Civilizations

Program Description: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS takes a look at the remarkable civilizations of ancient China, India, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Meso-America from 3000 B.C. (the emergence of writing) to 450 A.D. (the fall of Rome). Particular attention is paid to the role of women in each society. Maps and animation present lateral time comparison, and the spinning globe denotes "stop-tape" teaching opportunities.

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